Vegan Nut Free Pesto Pasta
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c9c970fe-5156-423a-96c9-5d897b55ef7a
Original source: https://eatwithclarity.com/20-minute-hemp-lemon-pesto-pasta/
Recipe image: https://eatwithclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vegan-nut-free-pesto-pasta-3.jpg

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!
Yield: 6
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT25M

Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pasta of choice (I used brown rice pasta)
- 1 1/3 cups hemp hearts
- Juice from 2 lemons (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2  large cloves garlic
- 2 packed cups basil
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup water  (more as needed to blend)
- 3/4-1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan or dairy free parmesan
- optional: 2 large handfuls spinach or arugula

Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, add all of the sauce ingredients to a food processor.
3. 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.
4. I added two large handfuls of raw spinach to mine for extra veggies and to enhance the color, but this it totally optional.
5. Toss the sauce and pasta together, add more salt or pepper if desired and enjoy!