Vegan Pesto Pasta
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Vegan Pesto Pasta recipe—an easy, plant-based masterpiece that's ready in just 25 minutes! This dish showcases a creamy, dairy-free pesto made with fresh basil, rich toasted pine nuts, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of nutritional yeast for that cheesy depth without dairy. Paired with perfectly cooked pasta, which can be gluten-free if preferred, this recipe is a versatile crowd-pleaser that works brilliantly as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. With its quick prep time, bold taste, and wholesome ingredients, Vegan Pesto Pasta is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnish with extra basil and pine nuts for a stunning finish that'll have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfectly vegan, deliciously simple, and packed with fresh, garden-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (gluten-free if preferred)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.33 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and water.
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the consistency with additional water if necessary, and taste, adjusting seasonings as desired.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the prepared pesto sauce and toss until well coated.
Serve the pesto pasta immediately as a main course or side dish. Optionally, garnish with extra pine nuts and fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*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.
