Vegan Cashew Ricotta - Creamy and Delicious

Ingredients

• 1 large head of garlic
• 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 2-4 hours)
• 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 pounds beets (greens removed)
• 3/2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
• 1 medium red onion (1 chopped onion is 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon mirin (rice wine)
• 8 ounces whole wheat linguine
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley