Vegan tortellini + tomato sauce, roasted pine nuts, peas and basil

For the sauce:
  • 1 onion
  • 1-2 garlic gloves
  • 1-2 tbsp oil
  • 1 can tomato puree
  • about 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp cashew butter
  • dried italian herbs
  • salt, pepper
  • a bit sugar
  • 150gr small tomatoes
  • Toppings:
  • 50gr cashew nuts
  • tomato flakes

Instructions:

Roast cashew nuts for the topping in a pan without oil and put aside afterwards.
Cook pasta according to directions stated on the package.
meanwhile cut onion, chop garlic and roast for about 2-3 minutes in a pan with oil.
add tomato puree and tomato paste; season with Italian herbs, salt, pepper and sugar to desired taste and bring to the boil.
cut small tomatoes in a half and add.
stir in cashew butter.
finally, pour off penne, combine with the sauce and serve in a pasta bowl; garnish with tomato flakes and roasted cashew nuts and Enjoy!

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