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Vegan Pesto Pasta
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Vegan Pesto Pasta

By Tasty25 min🍽 8 servings

This pasta dish is perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike. The vegan pesto is made with fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts, and pairs perfectly with the pasta for a delicious and flavorful meal.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine basil, arugula, lemon juice, water, and olive oil to a blender and blend for 5-10 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, salt, pepper, and almond meal to the blender and blend until completely incorporated.

  3. 3

    Boil salted water and cook spaghetti according to packaging instructions.

  4. 4

    When draining the pasta, reserve ⅓ to 1 cup (80 to 235 ml) of water.

  5. 5

    Once drained, return the pasta to the pot, and stir in the pesto, adding reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

  6. 6

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (11)

  • 1 cup fresh basil, packed
  • 1 cup fresh arugula, packed
  • ½ lemon lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ cups almond meal
  • 1 lb vegan spaghetti
  • ⅓ cup pasta water, if you're using this as a dip, omit the pasta water