Description
Vegan wild garlic pesto pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the fresh, garlicky essence of wild garlic with creamy, nutty pesto over perfectly cooked al dente pasta. This versatile recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party dish, allowing you to indulge in delicious plant-based goodness without compromising on taste. Enjoy a burst of flavors while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup wild garlic leaves
- ½ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a food processor, blend wild garlic, nuts, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- In the same pot used for pasta, combine hot pasta with the pesto until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra nuts or cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg