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Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

A simple and delicious vegan pasta dish with homemade pesto and fresh cherry tomatoes.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Pasta Use your favorite type
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved

Pesto Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts Toasted
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. In a pan, lightly sauté the cherry tomatoes until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce and sautéed cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Pasta, Pesto, Vegan
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