Linguine with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce (Vegan)

Linguine 

with 

Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

ingredients:

• 1 box linguine, cooked
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsps tomato paste
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 small bunch basil, chiffonade - set some whole leaves aside for garnish

preparation steps:

1. brown garlic in olive oil-do not burn

2. place diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cashews, water, wine, salt and pepper into blender and blend until smooth

3. add blended ingredients to hot oil and garlic mixture and let simmer until hot

4. add basil chiffonade to warm sauce

5. pour sauce over cooked linguine and toss until well coated - garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot