Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Pasta

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

dried penne pasta

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

raw cashews, (soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed)

3/4

to 1 1/4 cups unflavored soy or almond milk

3 tbsp

lemon juice

1 1/2 tbsp

white miso paste

garlic cloves, (minced)

2 1/2 cups

diced fresh tomatoes, (about 5-6 Roma tomatoes)

1 1/2 cups

fresh torn basil leaves, (about 1 bunch)

1 1/2 tbsp

capers, (or more)

salt and pepper

red pepper flakes, (optional)