Dairy-Free Bowtie Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Savor the fresh and vibrant flavors of this Dairy-Free Bowtie Pasta with Pesto Sauce, the perfect plant-based twist on a classic Italian favorite. Made with nutrient-rich fresh basil, creamy unsweetened almond milk, and savory nutritional yeast, this dish delivers a velvety pesto sauce without a drop of dairy. Toasted pine nuts add a nutty depth, while a hint of lemon juice brightens the flavor, making each bite irresistibly zesty. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing dish at your next gathering. Serve it warm and finish with a sprinkling of extra nutritional yeast or fresh basil for an elegant, wholesome meal that's as satisfying as it is healthy. Perfect for vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply health-conscious eaters, this pasta dish is bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Bowtie pasta
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the bowtie pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt to the basil mixture. Blend until smooth. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running to create a smooth, emulsified sauce.
Once the oil is incorporated, slowly add the unsweetened almond milk and blend until the pesto is creamy and well combined.
Taste the pesto sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary. Stir in the ground black pepper.
Transfer the drained pasta back to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and gently toss until well coated.
Serve the dairy-free bowtie pasta warm, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.6 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2420 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.2 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1349 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
