Hoff's Tomato Cream Pasta

Hoff's Tomato Cream Pasta

Yields: 4-6 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. Whole Wheat Pasta
• 2 tbsp. Sea Salt
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 cup frozen Peas
• 1 15oz. can Tomato Puree
• 12 oz. Tofu
• 1/2 cup plain Almond Milk
• 3/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Cashews
• 1 tbsp. Arrowroot
• Juice from half a Lemon
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Paprika

Directions: 

1. Place Peas in colander and rinse with cold water to thaw slightly
2. Bring large pot of water to boil, with Sea Salt, stir
3. Cook Pasta till al dente
4. Add Asparagus with 5 minutes of cooking time left
5. Meanwhile put remaining ingredients into Vitamix (high speed blender) & blend on high until creamy and smooth
6. Drain Pasta over Peas, combine with Sauce

Hoff Thoughts: I know this sounds like a lot of salt, but trust me, that's how pasta is supposed to be cooked.  The pasta & asparagus will absorb some of the salt and be delicious.