Penne com Pesto de Manjericão

Penne com Pesto de Manjericão is a delightful Brazilian pasta dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh basil pesto with perfectly cooked penne pasta. This dairy-free recipe offers a light yet satisfying meal that celebrates the essence of Brazilian cuisine.

Ingredients

• Penne pasta - 200 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the basil pesto by combining the fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor.
3. Blend the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, and adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained penne with the basil pesto, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
6. Toss to combine well and serve immediately, garnished with extra pine nuts or fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.
• High in antioxidants due to fresh basil and garlic.

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