Italian Flag Pasta by @sepps_eats & @thenottychef - Nonna approved! This recipe features pasta tossed with three distinct sauces: a vibrant pesto, a garlic herb sauce, and a creamy harissa sauce, creating the colors of the Italian flag.
1. **Prepare the Pesto:** Combine the large handful of basil, handful of cashews (or preferred nut), 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, salt, pepper, 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (or vegan parmesan), lots of olive oil (eyeballed), and the juice of 1/2 lemon in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
2. **Prepare the Garlic Sauce:** In a small bowl, combine 1 crushed garlic clove, olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 tsp chilli flakes. Mix well.
3. **Prepare the Harissa Sauce:** In another bowl, combine the 90g jar of rose harissa paste, 150g tub of cream cheese, 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes with their oil, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Mix until smooth, adding some pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
4. **Cook the Pasta:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pack of pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
5. **Assemble:** Drain the cooked pasta. Divide the pasta evenly into three separate portions. Toss one portion with the prepared pesto, one portion with the garlic sauce, and one portion with the harissa sauce.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
