Creamy spaghetti with green asparagus

Name: Creamy spaghetti with green asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 300 g spaghetti; 400 g green asparagus; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 50 g sun-dried tomatoes (optional, sliced); 125 g cashews (soaked (at least four hours, preferably overnight)); 250 ml unsweetened plant-based milk (you could choose almond, soy or oatmilk); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 4 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground chili pepper

A close-up of creamy spaghetti with green asparagus spears, garnished with herbs. A fork rests on the plates edge, and blurred asparagus stalks are visible in the background. The dish is elegantly set on a white surface. — Fresh pasta with asparagus close up shoot

This creamy pasta with grilled asparagus is a delicious plant-based alternative to spaghetti carbonara. Making a creamy sauce without eggs or dairy? Here's a recipe for creamy pasta with green asparagus. Asparagus is a true springtime delight and this meal will give you a real taste of the season!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 2

For the spaghetti

300 g

spaghetti
400 g

green asparagus
1 tbsp

olive oil
salt

to taste
pepper

to taste
50 g

sun-dried tomatoes optional, sliced

For the creamy sauce

125 g

cashews soaked (at least four hours, preferably overnight)
250 ml

unsweetened plant-based milk you could choose almond, soy or oatmilk
1 tbsp

lemon juice
1 clove

garlic
4 tbsp

nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp

ground cumin
1/2 tsp

ground chili pepper

Calories: 1188 kcal

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Snap off the tough ends of the green asparagus and discard them. Place the asparagus in an oven dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables for about 15 minutes until tender.
Drain the cashews and place them in a blender or food processor along with the remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
Mix the sauce with the cooked spaghetti and serve together with the roasted asparagus. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground pepper and optionally some sliced sun-dried tomatoes.