Creamy Spinach & Tomato Cajun Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cashews, soaked in boiled water for 30 minutes
• 1 lb spaghetti
• Salt, for boiling water
• 4-6 garlic cloves, with shells intact
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• Juice from half a  lemon
• 2 tbsp  tomato paste
• 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (e.g., Slap Ya Mama)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2-3 dried arbol peppers (optional, for heat)
• 1/4 cup tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
• 3 cups almond milk
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp organic sugar (optional)
• Fresh spinach leaves

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