Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta

  • Prep | 15 m

  • Cook | 10 m

  • Ready in | 25 m

  • Makes | 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz of your favorite pasta (can be gluten-free)

  • 1/2 cup pasta water

  • 2 cups lightly packed basil (some stems ok)

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1 cup soaked cashews

  • 3-4 garlic cloves

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Prep pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooked water.

  2. Combine remaining ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until desired consistency is reached. Adjust ingredients to taste.

  3. Add pesto to cooked pasta and stir until fully coated. Serve immediately.

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