Cashew Pimento "Cheese" - Pasta or Spread - Vegan

Cashew Pimento "Cheese" - Pasta or Spread - Vegan
  The recipe is the same for either a spreadable cheese sauce that is great on bread or can be used as a great "cheese" sauce when added to prepared pasta. 

Pasta 

Cook according to package directions:

1               Any box pasta of your choice  -  I like farfalle or corkscrews pasta 

While that is cooking make Cashew Pimento Cheese-

Cashew Pimento "Cheese" 

Blend in blender until smooth:

         ¾      cup raw cashews

         ¾      cup water

         2-4   oz. pimentos (¼ - ½ cup)

         1       tsp. salt

1       tsp. onion powder

         ½      tsp. garlic powder

         3       Tbsp. brewers yeast flakes

Add and blend briefly: 

         ½      cup oil - or less - I use olive oil 

         ¼      cup lemon juice

Add and blend briefly again

         1       Tbsp. Clear-Jel, optional for pasta dishes, but necessary for spread
                (I always use the Clear-Jel option for pasta as well as for my spreads. I like the texture better.) 

Pour over prepared pasta. Serve immediately or place in a greased casserole dish and heat as desired or use as a spread on bread. 

This cashew sauce makes an excellent spread for breads. I particularly love it on Orowheat Potato Bread. It is great either warm or cold. It also makes a very nice Macaroni and "Cheese" that kids love too. It is also great for potlucks. It is easy to make and reheats very well. It is easy to freeze any amount and reheats in the microwave too.