Pasta al Pesto di Noci

Pasta al Pesto di Noci is a delightful vegan dish featuring a creamy walnut pesto that beautifully coats your favorite pasta. This dish combines rich flavors and textures, making it a comforting yet nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or your choice) - 160 grams
• Walnuts - 100 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 30 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the walnut pesto by placing walnuts, basil leaves, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor.
3. Pulse the mixture until it is finely chopped, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until a creamy consistency is achieved.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the walnut pesto, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired sauce consistency.
6. Toss well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated, then serve immediately, garnished with additional walnuts and fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts, supporting heart health.
• High in fiber and plant-based protein, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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