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Vegan Pesto Pasta
This easy Vegan Pesto Pasta makes for a simple and flavorful weeknight meal. It's bursting with fresh flavor from basil, garlic, and pine nuts. And the whole thing is ready in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 675 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegetarian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 Pound whole wheat rigatoni pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 Cups fresh basil leaves de-stemmed
- ½ Cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp pine nuts or cashews
- 4 Cloves garlic
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and salt the water. Bring the water to a boil and add in the pasta. Boil until al dente (see package directions).
- Remove from the heat and drain.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the pesto. Mix well.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
675kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
92mg
(3%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
633IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 675
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 675kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.