0 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees(F).
1 Once you have soaked the cashews, drain them and add them to a blender. Then add the non-dairy milk, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend, scraping down the sides as needed until the mixture is completely smooth. Set aside.
2 Now, make the meatballs. In a small bowl, whisk together the flax meal and water. Set aside to thicken for a few minutes to make a flax egg.
3 In a large mixing bowl, add the vegan beef, panko, parsley, shallot, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper. Then add the flax egg.
4 Stir to thoroughly combine.
5 Now take a few tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until you have used up all of the mixture. You should get 20-24 meatballs.
6 Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and put all of the meatballs in the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and starting to brown.
7 While the meatballs bake, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when al dente.
8 In the meantime, make the sauce. Heat the vegan butter on medium high, in a large non-stick skillet(one that will fit all the pasta and meatballs in.)
9 Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and sauté, reducing heat as needed, for 1-2 minutes.
10 Now, add the flour and whisk it into the butter and garlic to make a roux. It should look like a paste. Simmer for a minute.
11 Then add in the vegetable broth. Whisk until there are no lumps left and the roux has been completely incorporated.
12 Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken. 2-3 minutes.
13 Season with a few pinches of salt, pepper and nutmeg.
14 Now, pour in the cashew cream sauce you made. Whisk to combine. Let simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Then taste and adjust seasonings. You may need more salt, pepper or lemon juice.
15 Once the pasta is done, add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
16 Then when the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet and toss to combine everything. Taste again and adjust seasonings.
17 Serve immediately with parley on top if desired.
