{"id":"c9c970fe-5156-423a-96c9-5d897b55ef7a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c9c970fe-5156-423a-96c9-5d897b55ef7a","source_url":"https://eatwithclarity.com/20-minute-hemp-lemon-pesto-pasta/","title":"Vegan Nut Free Pesto Pasta","description":"This vegan nut free pesto pasta is an easy and nutrient dense weeknight meal that is deliciously dairy free! This recipe is sure to be a family favorite, is gluten free and ready in under 30 minutes!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://eatwithclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vegan-nut-free-pesto-pasta-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound dry pasta of choice (I used brown rice pasta)","item":"dry pasta of choice","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"I used brown rice pasta"},{"text":"1 1/3 cups hemp hearts","item":"hemp hearts","quantity":1.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Juice from 2 lemons (about 3 tablespoons)","item":"Juice from 2 lemons","preparation":"about 3 tablespoons"},{"text":"2  large cloves garlic","item":"large cloves garlic","quantity":2},{"text":"2 packed cups basil","item":"packed cups basil","quantity":2},{"text":"1/3 cup olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup water  (more as needed to blend)","item":"water","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"more as needed to blend"},{"text":"3/4-1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":0.75,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup parmesan or dairy free parmesan","item":"parmesan or dairy free parmesan","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"optional: 2 large handfuls spinach or arugula","item":"optional: 2 large handfuls spinach or arugula"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions."},{"number":2,"text":"While the pasta is cooking, add all of the sauce ingredients to a food processor."},{"number":3,"text":"Process until smooth. Taste and adjust flavors as desired. If it's too thick, you can add more water or olive oil to thin it out."},{"number":4,"text":"I added two large handfuls of raw spinach to mine for extra veggies and to enhance the color, but this it totally optional."},{"number":5,"text":"Toss the sauce and pasta together, add more salt or pepper if desired and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.517538+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.517538+00:00"}