Penne Primavera with Avocado Cashew Cream Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 12 to 16 ounces penne pasta
• 1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 small zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup hot vegetable broth or water, or more if needed
• 1 to 2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and pitted
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper
• Plain unsweetened almond milk, if needed
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley
• Whole fresh basil leaves, for garnish