Step 1

Clean and slice mushrooms, set aside.

Step 2

Dice onion and add to saucepan with 1 cup veggie broth

Step 3

Cook until liquid has almost evaporated, then stir in garlic

Step 4

After 30 seconds, add the onions & garlic to your blender

Step 5

Also add the cashews, water, spices, and miso to the blender

Step 6

BUT DON'T BLEND YET.  Set aside for now.

Step 7

Prepare pasta according to package directions

Step 8

Do not drain yet but remove 1/2 cup pasta water and add to blender

Step 9

Now you can blend the sauce until it's smooth and creamy

Step 10

Add mushrooms to a large saute pan along with the soy sauce

Step 11

Cook until their liquid has been released and mostly evaporated

Step 12

Drain pasta and add it to your mushrooms

Step 13

Add cream sauce and stir to mix well ensuring everything is coated

Step 14

Simmer for a minute or two until sauce thickens

Step 15

Garnish with chopped green onions and/or toasted sesame seeds if desired