Pasta + Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup + 1 tbs water
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb dry pasta (fusilli, penne, farfalle, etc.)
• 5 ounces baby spinach
• 2/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
• 3/4 cup packed fresh basil, chopped
• zest of 1 lemon (approx. 1 tbs)
• 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar (optional)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into thirds
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt
• pepper
• parmesan cheese (for garnish)