Pesto Pasta

by bhavesh

This recipe came from my sister, she used to make a bucket load of this stuff and it was never enough. Just writing this recipe makes me want to grab a bowl of it and indulge. It is packed full of goodness and tasty that one bowl will never do!

Pesto Pasta

This recipe came from my sister, she used to make a bucket load of this stuff and it was never enough. Just… Mains itallian, Pasta, pesto, Vegan, Vegetarian Italian Print This
Serves: 4 PEOPLE Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 4.5/5
( 2 voted )

Ingredients

  • 10 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 handful basil leaves
  • 2 handful pine kernels
  • 3 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 150 grams Penne pasta
  • 1 medium Celery
  • 1 medium Red capsicum
  • 1/2 medium Courgette
  • 4 medium Sun dried tomatoes
  • 20 grams Button Mushroom
  • 1 handful Baby spinach
  • 60 g Vegan Cream cheese I like the cashew nuts cultured cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut Celery Red Capsicum Courgette Button Mushroom Spinach
  2. In a grinder add Washed basil leaves Pine Kernels Cashew nuts Vegan Parmesan Salt Black pepper
  3. Grid adding Olive Oil slowly usually about 8 tbsp till your pesto is firm but soft
  4. In a pan Boil Pasta for about 8 minutes in salted water Till the pasta is cooked but still has a bite
  5. In a wok medium heat add 2 tbsp of olive oil Add Celery Red Capsicum Courgette Sun dried tomatoes (cut) Button Mushroom Cook for 5 minutes stir to avoid vegetables burning
  6. Add Pesto To the vegetables
  7. Add Spinach Vegan Cream cheese Stir till you have a creamy sauce
  8. Serve hot feel free to add some more basil and black pepper on top.

 

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