This aromatic and simple walnut-pesto goes great on any pasta you choose! Whether its bow ties or penne, it’s simply delicious. When you make your own, with fresh basil and mint, there is something about the flavor and and feeling of doing it on your own, that doesn’t compare to any store bought version. To make this, just clean the leafs, add some oil, walnuts (a few other ingredients), and you are on your way to a delicious and versatile sauce that you can use for pasta’s, salad’s, sandwiches, are more!
Yields 3-4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh mint
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup walnuts
2-3 Tbsp. avocado oil
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Pink Fine Salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 box pasta of choice
salt, for boiling
Directions
- In your food processor, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
- Cook pasta according to box directions. When finished cooking, drain and stir in pesto sauce.
- Serve with vegan parmesan cheese and parsley.
Chef’s tip: Feel free to go with pine nuts for a more classic spin.
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