Vegan Cacio E Pepe

INGREDIENTS:

-1/2 lb Spaghetti

-1/2 C Vegan Cashew Parmesan:  ( 3/4 C Cashews / 3/4 tsp Salt / 3 heaping Tblspn Nutritional Yeast / 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder pulse ingredients in a food processor till grainy) 

-Olive Oil

-1/2 tspn fresh ground Pepper

-Red Chili flakes (optional

-1/2 Reserved pasta water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook Pasta according to package instructions. *important* save 1/2 c pasta water before you strain your pasta.

Leaving your noodles aside, drizzle 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil in your pasta pot. Add noodles & toss. Add Cashew Parmesan + Black Pepper & some pasta water and toss well. More pasta water = creamier pasta. Play with the consistency till you get it to your liking & serve immediately.

Top with more cheese, pepper & chili flakes if you like it spicy.