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Vegan Pesto Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Pasta & Pizza
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 - 12 oz Pasta (Spaghetti, Fusilli, etc)
  • Vegan Parmesan (for Garnish)
  • Vegan Turkey (optional for added protein)

Pesto

  • 2 cups Packed Basil Leaves
  • 1 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (See NOTES for Substitutions)
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Vegan Parmesan (or 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast)
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Use 10 oz for a saucier pasta and 12 for a slightly less saucier pasta.
  • While pasta cooks, make the pesto. Just add everything to a food processor and blitz! You can also use an immersion blender instead as well.
    Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Add the pesto to a cold skillet or saucier. Once pasta is done, add and stir to combine. Reserve some of the pasta water, and add that in as well (start with about 1/4 cup and add more as needed). Then grate on more Vegan Parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • Fresh Basil – Use Basil if possible, the fresher the better! If you can’t get your hands on Basil then Parsley could work too!
  • Pine Nuts – I know these can be pricey, but you only need 1/4 cup, so get a smaller package if you can. You can also use pretty much any nut like almonds, walnuts, cashews. You can also use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds as well.
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