20min · 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 oz pasta of choice • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, or jarred marinara will work • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (1.5 tsp if using jarred marinara) • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast • 1/2 of a large avocado • salt + pepper, to taste • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water • optional: red pepper flakes FOR VEGAN PARMESAN: • 1/4 cup raw cashews • 2 tbsp hemp seeds • 1.5 tbsp nutritional yeast • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 1/8 tsp garlic powder