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Vegan Spinach and Basil Pesto Pasta

A super quick and easy vegan pesto perfect to eat with pasta or with a sandwich.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 servings of pasta (400 g)

Pesto

  • 3 cups fresh spinach (90 g)
  • 1/4 cup basil (5 g)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (25 g)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (use parmesan if not vegan)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp water
  • juice of half a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions al dente. Drain and keep some pasta water aside.
  • Put all ingredients for the pesto in a blender and blend. Add some water if necessary. Once the pasta is done pour it back in the pot add pesto and pasta water, and mix to combine until creamy.

Notes

  • Calories include pasta. The pesto alone is 367 calories.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcal
    Keyword basil, courgette pesto, Pasta, spinach
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