Basil and Cashew Pesto Pasta

Voilasassi
Vegan Lunch/Dinner European
  • Prep: 10 Mins / Cook: 10 Mins
  • Serves 5
  • easy

Dairy free, high in protein and cooked and ready in under 30 minutes, this easy basil and cashew pesto vegan recipe is perfect for lunch and dinner. Enjoyable as leftovers also! Add this vegan recipe to your Veahero meal planner today!

Dairy Free High Protein Under 30 mins

Ingredients

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  • Penne Pasta Penne Pasta 500g 5 cups
  • Cashews Cashews 150g 1 & 1/6 cups
  • Fresh Basil Fresh Basil 60g 2 & 1/2 cups
  • Avocado Avocado 1/2 1/2
  • Lemon Lemon 1/2 1/2
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil 150ml 3/5 cup
  • Table Salt Table Salt to taste to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper Ground Black Pepper to taste to taste

Instructions

  1. 1.Cook penne as per instructions, meanwhile make the pesto.
  2. 2.Throw all ingredients for the pesto into the food processor and blend until pesto consistency appeals. You don’t want to overblend it and still want to chew on some small nut pieces.
  3. 3.Serve with pasta and enjoy.
  4. 4.Optional: Top with a cashew-based parmesan and basil leaves.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories:
    818
  • Fat:
    51g
  • Sodium:
    50mg
  • Carbs:
    118g
  • Sugar:
    25g
  • Protein:
    47g

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