Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is 1-2 minutes short of perfectly cooked. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water then drain the pasta.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a large 12" skillet (or large pot) over medium low heat. Add the olive oil, walnuts, and thinly sliced garlic. Sauté until toasty and the garlic is a pale golden in places, 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the parsley and nutritional yeast and stir to coat. Cook about 1 minute to toast the nutritional yeast.

Step 4

Turn the heat to low and add the cooked pasta along with 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Stir together and let cook 1 minute or until the pasta is perfectly done. Add more pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and pass vegan parmesan at the table.