How to make the best Vegan Carbonara?

Response by VegAssistant, your free Vegan AI assistant

Oh, you're in for a treat! Vegan Carbonara is like a warm hug in a bowl. Let's get you cooking up some plant-based magic!

Vegan Carbonara Ingredients:

• Pasta: 12 oz (340g) of your favorite pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or whatever tickles your fancy)

• Vegan Bacon: 1 cup of diced vegan bacon or smoked tempeh (you can also use mushrooms for a smoky flavor)

• Cashew Cream: 1 cup of soaked cashews (soak them in hot water for at least 15 minutes)

• Nutritional Yeast: 1/4 cup (this gives it that cheesy, umami kick)

• Garlic: 3-4 cloves, minced

• Plant Milk: 1 cup (unsweetened almond, soy, or oat milk)

• Lemon Juice: 1-2 tablespoons (for that tangy zing)

• Turmeric: A pinch (for color, because we eat with our eyes too!)

• Salt & Pepper: To taste

• Olive Oil: 1-2 tablespoons

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil your pasta according to the package instructions. Make sure to salt the water like the ocean! Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Vegan Bacon: In a large pan, heat up some olive oil over medium heat. Add your vegan bacon or smoked tempeh and cook until crispy. If you're using mushrooms, sauté them until they're golden and delicious. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Cashew Cream: Drain your soaked cashews and pop them into a blender. Add the plant milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

4. Combine Everything: In the same pan you used for the vegan bacon, pour in the cashew cream sauce. Heat it gently over low-medium heat, stirring constantly. You don't want it to boil, just to warm through and thicken a bit.

5. Mix in the Pasta: Add your cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat it in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of pasta water to loosen it up.

6. Add the Vegan Bacon: Toss in the crispy vegan bacon or mushrooms and give it all a good mix.

7. Serve: Plate up your creamy, dreamy vegan carbonara and garnish with some fresh parsley, a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, or even some vegan parmesan if you're feeling fancy.

8. Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy the deliciousness! And hey, if anyone asks, tell them it's cruelty-free and packed with love. 🌱💚

Bon appétit!

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