Nut-Free Spaghetti with Pesto
Transform your pasta night with this delectable Nut-Free Spaghetti with Pesto, a fresh twist on a classic favorite! Perfect for those seeking a nut-free alternative, this creamy pesto features sunflower seeds as the star ingredient, blended with vibrant fresh basil, nutritional yeast, garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. The silky pesto effortlessly coats the al dente spaghetti, creating a harmonious balance of richness and brightness in every bite. Serve straight from the pot or garnish with extra basil leaves for an elegant finish. Elevate your pasta game with this allergy-friendly, vegan-friendly, and irresistibly tasty dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the nut-free pesto. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. If the pesto is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and blend again until silky.
Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot or a large serving bowl. Pour the pesto over the warm spaghetti and toss to coat. If needed, add additional reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to loosen the sauce and ensure even coverage.
Serve the Nut-Free Spaghetti with Pesto immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional basil leaves or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.1 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*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.
