Vegan Pesto Pasta
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Vegan Pesto Pasta
39 minutes total
Looking for a delicious and healthy vegan pasta recipe? Look no further than this vegan pesto pasta recipe! Made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast, this pesto sauce is packed with flavor and nutrition. Toss it with your favorite pasta and some fresh veggies for a satisfying and nutritious meal that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a vegan or just looking for a healthier alternative to traditional pesto pasta, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. So why wait? Let's get cooking!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g (11,3 oz) | Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5 |
| 40g | basil |
| 20g | pine nuts |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 100 ml | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 30g | Gomasio or crushed white sesame seeds |
| 50g | Tofu, soft |
| to taste | Salt |
| to taste | pepper |
| to taste | lemon zest, grated |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Here are the 3 easy steps to prepare a vegan pasta with pesto genovese:
Step 2
To prepare the vegan pesto put in a blender the basil, pine nuts, salt to taste, garlic, soft tofu, gomasio or crushed white sesame seeds,, the olive oil and blend until smooth.
- basil
- pine nuts
- salt
- garlic
- soft tofu
- gomasio
- white sesame seeds
- olive oil
Step 3
Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water and drain when al dente.
- pasta
Step 4
Dress with the pesto and, if it seems too thick, dilute it with a glass of the pasta cooking water and serve.
- vegan pesto
Passive cooking
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