Step 1

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.

Step 2

Add the cashews to a blender or food processor. Add the nutritional yeast (1/8 cup to start, or 1/4 cup if you love nutritional yeast flavor), garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and half the water.

Step 3

Place the lid on the blender or food processor and turn on to blend. Slowly add water through the hole at the top until the sauce has reached your desired consistency. You may need even more than the 1/2 cup of water to thin.

Step 4

Taste and add more nutritional yeast, lemon, garlic powder, or salt to taste. Season with a good pinch of pepper.

Step 5

To serve, immediately pour over hot pasta or serve alongside steamed vegetables (baked potatoes or broccoli are great options).