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Pistachio pesto pasta
Thispistachio pesto makes the best pesto pasta and its completely vegan!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Spaghetti
  • 40 g raw pistachios
  • Handful of basil leafs
  • 1 Large garlic clove
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 40 g Vegan parmesan
  • 80 ml Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add the pistachios to the food processor and blitz into a breadcrumb size.
  • Next add the vegan parmesan, garlic and salt and blitz again.
  • Scrape down the sides and add the basil, pulse a few times.
  • Add the lemon juice and olive oil and blend, scraping down the sides until combined.
  • Cook the pasta to packet instructions and drain.
  • Mix together the pasta and pesto in a pan on a low heat until the pasta is coated.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

TIPS
  • I used a mini food processor which i recommend for a small batch of pesto.
  • The amount of olive oil is a guide- you may need more or less depending on the consistency you want the pesto.