Pasta con Pesto de Algas

Pasta con Pesto de Algas is a vibrant and refreshing vegan dish that brings the flavors of the sea to your plate, featuring a unique pesto made from nutrient-rich seaweed. This dish combines the umami of the ocean with al dente pasta for a delightful culinary experience.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 200 grams
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets
• Basil leaves - 30 grams
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Spinach - 50 grams

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto by blending the nori sheets, basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
3. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
4. In the pot, combine the drained pasta with the pesto, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. Fold in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, allowing the residual heat to wilt the spinach slightly.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra pine nuts and basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed, which promote heart health.
• High in fiber from spinach and pasta, aiding digestion.

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