Pasta with Creamy Vegan Lentil Sauce

Instructions:

1. Step 1:

   In a bowl, combine cashews and broth. Set aside to soak.

2. Step 2:

   Peel and dice onion. Dice celery. De-seed and dice green bell pepper.

3. Step 3:

   Prepare shell pasta according to package instructions.

4. Step 4:

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add onion, celery and green bell pepper. Season with dried oregano, salt and pepper. Cook 7 minutes, until softened. Add lentils, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Turn heat to low and cover. Simmer 5 minutes more.

5. Step 5:

   Transfer cashews and broth to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir into the lentil mixture. Cover and cook 5 minutes more.

6. Step 6:

   Add drained shell pasta to the lentil mixture, stirring to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.