tasty pasta recipe: creamy red pepper pasta with blistered tomatoes

This (vegetarian) creamy roasted red pepper pasta is simply such a blessing.

It wins all categories: amazing texture. creamy; flavorful, a rich taste; shortness of ingredient lists; versatility; a simple and easy way to prepare; it's nutritional and healthy.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. rigatoni (DeLallo brand)

2–3 cups cherry tomatoes

a quick swish of olive oil (DeLallo brand)

salt and pepper

Sauce

1 1/4 cup cashews

1/4 cup olive oil

1 1/2 cups water

1 large roasted red pepper (DeLallo brand – not a whole jar, just one, or if you’re using sliced red peppers, about 1/2 cup)

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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