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Pesto Pasta with Veggies
A fresh and delicious pesto pasta with veggies that's filling and incredibly flavourful.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Canadian
Ingredients
For the pasta
- 1 zucchini quartered and thickly sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 red pepper thickly diced
- 1 yellow pepper thickly diced
- ½ pound rigatoni or your choice
For the pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice approx. half a large lemon
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- salt + pepper to taste
For garnish/serving
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- fresh basil
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425℉/218℃ convection roast and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the chopped vegetables on your tray and roast them for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil, and cook your pasta according to package directions for 'al dente' pasta. Drain it, (BUT RESERVE ¼-1/2 cup of the water) return it to the pot, and set it aside.
- Meanwhile, make the pesto. Add the basil, garlic, and lemon juice to your food processor and process until finely chopped. Then with the processor running, slowly add ¼ cup (or more if needed) of the reserved starchy water to reach your desired consistency. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
- Add the pesto and the roasted veggies to the pot of drained pasta, mix well, and serve.
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Notes
- Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Salt your cooking water. Make sure to add enough salt to your pot of water for the best texture and flavour. Here’s a handy guide to help you salt your water perfectly each time.
- Cook to 'al dente' texture. Do not overcook! Al dente means that the pasta is still firm once cooked, giving optimal texture in every bite. To ensure it does not overcook, start taste testing a few minutes before the package says it will be ready. It should be tender, but still firm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264cal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2708IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
123mg
(137%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264cal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2708IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 123mg | 137% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.