Vegan Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Pesto is one of the most well-known and beloved sauces in Italian cuisine, traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This vegan version is just as creamy and flavorful, yet entirely plant-based. The fresh basil and toasted pine nuts create a perfect balance, which, when combined with the pasta, results in a quick yet fantastic dish. A perfect choice for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 2
250
g
Whole Wheat Pasta
50
g
Fresh Basil
2
cloves
Garlic
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
30
g
Toasted Pine Nuts
30
g
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
1
tsp
Salt
1
pinch
Black Pepper
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Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Once cooked, drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. Add the fresh basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, vegan Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
3
Begin to purée the ingredients, slowly drizzling in the olive oil until you have a smooth and creamy pesto sauce.
4
In a large pan, combine the drained pasta with the pesto sauce. If needed, add a little of the reserved pasta water to help create a creamier sauce.
5
Before serving, sprinkle with extra vegan Parmesan and a few toasted pine nuts for enhanced flavor.
