This creamy Cellentani pasta recipe is a smooth, flavorful, and comfort-style dish made with a homemade cashew cream sauce, sautéed mushrooms, red onions, and fresh spinach.
It’s an easy weeknight pasta meal that delivers rich, cheesy-style flavor without dairy.
Details
<strong>2–3 servings</strong>
<strong>10min</strong>
<strong>15min</strong>
<strong>25min</strong>
Boiling + Sautéing
Italian-inspired
Tools You’ll Need
- Large pot
- Strainer
- Blender
- Knife + cutting board
- Frying pan
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Ingredients
Pasta & Veggies
Half box of Cellentani pasta½ red onion, diced
1–2 cups sliced white mushrooms
1 cup fresh spinach
Cashew Cream Sauce
½ cup raw cashews1 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt (Pink Himalayan)
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoons nutritional yeast
For Cooking
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
Step-by-Step Recipe Guide
Step 1: Boil the Pasta
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Add half the box of Cellentani pasta.
- Cook for 11–12 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water to stop further cooking.
Step 2: Prep the Vegetables
- Dice your red onion.
- Keep mushrooms sliced.
- Set spinach aside for the end.
Step 3: Blend the Cashew Cream Sauce
- Add raw cashews and water to your blender.
- Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add nutritional yeast for a cheesy, savory flavor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 4: Sauté the Onions & Mushrooms
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add grapeseed oil.
- Sauté diced red onion until soft and fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender.
Step 5: Pour in the Cashew Cream Sauce
- Add the blended cashew cream to the pan.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Allow the sauce to thicken naturally.
Step 6: Combine Everything
- Add cooked Cellentani pasta into the creamy sauce.
- Stir well until fully coated.
- Add fresh spinach and let it wilt in the residual heat.
- Mix until the pasta is creamy and glossy.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories420
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
13g
17%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Sodium 520mg 23%
- Potassium 420mg 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
58g
22%
- Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
- Total Sugars 4g
- Protein 11g 22%
- Calcium 50mg 4%
- Iron 3mg 17%
- Magnesium 72mg 18%
- Zinc 1mg 10%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Final Thoughts:
This creamy Cellentani pasta is a satisfying and comforting dish that comes together quickly using simple ingredients. The cashew cream sauce gives the pasta a rich, velvety texture, while the sautéed mushrooms, red onions, and fresh spinach add depth, freshness, and natural flavor.
It’s a great weeknight meal, plant-based option, and a versatile pasta dish you can adjust to your taste. Whether you enjoy creamy sauces, easy comfort food, or a flavorful homemade pasta, this recipe delivers a smooth and delicious finish every time.
