In the Kitchen: Vegan Cacio e Pepe with Cauliflower 'Steak'

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan-style nut cheese

Parmesan-style nut cheese provides a similar cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Add 1 pound of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

In a separate pot, boil cauliflower until tender.

In a blender, combine 1 cup of cashews, 1/2 cup of vegan butter, 1/2 cup of Dijon mustard, roasted garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.

Blend until smooth, using a stick blender or regular blender.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce in the blender, mixing well.

Serve the pasta topped with the cauliflower steaks.

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