This Lemon Pesto Pasta is fresh, light and full of flavor.
Vegan Lemon Pesto Pasta with Veggies
This is a wonderful savory dish with deep flavors of pesto, lemon and lots of fresh veggies
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
Lemon Pesto
- 3 Cups Fresh Basil
- 1 Cup Fresh Kale
- 1/3 Cup Pine Nuts Roasted
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1/4 Cup Olive oil
- 1/4 Cup Grated Vegan Parmesan
- 1 t Salt and Pepper
- 2 T Lemon Zest
Pasta and Veggies
- 16 oz Mini Pella Mushrooms
- 1 Can Artichoke hearts
- 16 Stalks Fresh Asparagus
- 1 Bunch Fresh Kale
- 2 Cups Halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 Cups Peas
- 6 Cloves Garlic
- 1/4 Cup Grated Vegan Parmesan
- Sea salt and Pepper
- 16 oz Whole wheat pasta (spiral, small penne or other)
Instructions
Lemon Pesto
- In a small fry pan, put a touch of olive oil and the pine nuts and roast over medium heat. You just want the pine nuts to start to brown. Add a little salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- In a food processor, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Blend until smooth. Start to pour in the olive oil a little at a time until you get a nice and creamy texture.
- Place the lemon pesto in a covered container and place in the fridge.
Pasta and Veggies
- In a large pot, fill with water, add some salt and bring to a boil.
- Chop up all your veggies (not your peas......:).
- In the small fry pan, add a little olive oil and the halved tomatoes. Roast on high, just until the tomatoes start to soften. Remove from heat.
- In a larger fry pan, add a little olive oil, the garlic, the mushrooms, artichokes, peas and the kale. Cook over medium heat until the kale and mushrooms start to soften.
- In the pot of water is boiling, add the asparagus and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon and remove the asparagus from the water - don't drain the water!
- Once the water is back to boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the directions. Save a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- After the pasta is done and drained, place the pesto into the pot and add a little of the pasta water. You want the pesto to loosen up a bit. Then add the pasta back in and stir to coat well.
- Finally, add all the veggies, the grated parmesan and salt and pepper. I added a couple tablespoons of lemon juice as well to bring up the level of lemon flavor.
- Serve and ENJOY!!!!
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