This is seriously one of the yummiest pastas and definitely one of the quickest. I can make this in less than 15 minutes! This has become one of my 'after work' and weeknight dishes. This pesto pasta takes tomato and basil to a whole new level. This recipe is wholesome, filling and amazingly full of flavour. Jerome and I really believe that this is a great recipe to make for those who are sceptical about vegan cooking. Let them have a mouthful of this and they will turn vegan FOREVER! Muahaha. Well, I hope you enjoy this as much as we do :)
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serves 4
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Pesto:
2 tablespoons (40ml) olive oil
pinch salt
freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup tightly packed basil leaves
4 garlic cloves
1 cup raw cashews
5 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (180g) tomatoes
5 sundried tomatoes
1/3 cup water
Other:
450g wholemeal spaghetti
fresh basil leaves to garnish
vegan parmesan to garnish
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2 tablespoons (40ml) olive oil
pinch salt
freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup tightly packed basil leaves
4 garlic cloves
1 cup raw cashews
5 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (180g) tomatoes
5 sundried tomatoes
1/3 cup water
Other:
450g wholemeal spaghetti
fresh basil leaves to garnish
vegan parmesan to garnish
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- Prepare the wholemeal spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain and set the pasta aside when ready.
- In the meantime, add all pesto ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- In a pan on high heat, add the pesto and stir for a couple of minutes until heated through and the garlic is fragrant.
- Toss the drained pasta into the pan with the pesto and stir until coated.
- Allow to heat for another one minute while tossing.
- Take off the heat and serve immediately.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and vegan parmesan.
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This was so nice. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure :)
DeleteHello Madison and Jerome,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. We will keep making this. It was delicious.
Thanks again.
Thanks David. I am glad that you loved it :)
DeleteI made your tasty dish yesterday as a nice & lovely lunch: it was pretty amazing with the added cashews in here! Yummm!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sophie :)
DeleteMade this last night. So easy, so delicious! Thanks for the recipe:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracey! Glad that you liked it :)
DeleteMade this on the weekend and OMG, it was so delicious!
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