Cashew Cream Alfredo

Name: Cashew Cream Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 10 minutes in hot water); 3/4 cup water or unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat); 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for depth of flavor); 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegan butter; 12 ounces fettuccine (or any pasta of choice); 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms or spinach (optional); 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)