MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Vegan Cashew Pesto Pasta Categories: Pasta, Vegan Yield: 4 Servings 1 lb Pasta; (any shape) 1 bn Fresh basil; (1 c); save -some leaves for garnish 3/4 c Cashews; raw or roasted 1/4 c Olive oil 2 cl Garlic 2 tb Nutritional yeast 2 tb Lemon juice 1/4 ts Salt; or to taste 1/4 ts Black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and then cook the pasta according to the package directions. Add the basil, cashews, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until everything is ground into a paste, but it still has a bit of texture, stopping to scrape the sides as needed. Add the pesto to the pot with the pasta and toss until well combined. Serve hot with a few leaves of basil for garnish. Notes: Make-ahead/free: the pesto can be prepped and stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen. Recipe by Sam Turnbull Recipe FROM: MMMMM