Creamy Fettuccine - The Slimming Version

INGREDIENTS

14 oz

uncooked fettuccine pasta

1 cup

raw cashews, scant

3 1/2 cups

water – divided

2 1/2 tsp

granulated onion

1/4 tsp

dried basil

1/4 tsp

granulated garlic

1 pinch

dried sage (just a tiny pinch, no more)

1 1/2 tsp

salt

2 tsp

lemon juice

1 tsp

tahini

2 tbsp

cornstarch (I use this organic cornstarch)

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/4 cup

fresh chopped parsley