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Creamy tomato shells pasta in a bowl with smooth cashew cream tomato sauce and fresh herbs

Creamy Tomato Shells with Cashew Cream Pasta Dinner

Creamy tomato shells are a comforting pasta dinner with a silky cashew cream texture and rich tomato flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for a simple weeknight meal when you want a smooth, satisfying bowl of pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 282
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound of your favorite pasta
  • 1 jar your favorite tomato sauce
Cashew Cream
  • 2 cups cashews
  • 1/2 cup water
  • garlic clove (optional)
  • herbs and salt to taste

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and combine it with the tomato sauce over low heat to warm through.
  2. Blend the cashews with the water, garlic, and salt until the mixture becomes very smooth.
  3. Reserve half of the cashew cream in the refrigerator for another recipe. Add the remaining half to the pasta and stir until the sauce becomes creamy.
Serving
  1. Finish the pasta with salt, pepper, and herbs, then serve.

Notes

Blend the cashews until very smooth to create the creamy texture of the sauce.