Our Plant Based Pesto Pasta recipe is the perfect combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you're a vegan or not, this dish is an absolute must-try.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of your preferred pasta (gluten-free options are available)

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves

• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes

• 1/2 cup raw pine nuts

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

• 1/2 cup of tofu or vegan protein of your choice (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, and set it aside.

2. For the basil pesto sauce, place the basil leaves, nutritional yeast, pine nuts, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a food processor such like a blender.

3. Slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil while the food processor is on until everything is blended into a smooth paste.

4. If you want to add protein to your dish, pan fry tofu or vegan protein of your choice until golden brown.

5. Pour the basil pesto sauce over the cooked pasta and mix well.

6. Add your desired amount of tofu or vegan protein.

7. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve hot.

Preparation Time 5 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total time 25 min

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 435

Fat: 24g

Saturated fat: 3g

Trans fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 303mg

Potassium: 226mg

Carbohydrates: 45g

Fiber: 4g

Sugar: 3g

Protein: 12g

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