Vegan Fusilli Pasta with Pesto
Brighten up your dinner table with this irresistibly fresh Vegan Fusilli Pasta with Pesto! This plant-based recipe combines tender fusilli pasta with a vibrant, homemade basil pesto that's bursting with flavor. Made with classic ingredients like fresh basil, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast, this creamy pesto is dairy-free but loaded with cheesy, nutty goodness. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and nutrient-packed baby spinach, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. It's a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s packed with bold flavors and colorful veggies, and it’s sure to be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing pasta dish!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams fusilli pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 5
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Step 6
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot.
Step 7
Stir in the pesto sauce, ensuring all the pasta is evenly coated.
Step 8
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, allowing the spinach to wilt slightly from the heat of the pasta.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnishing with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (845.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2403.9 |
| Total Fat 104.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1274.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 312.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.9g | |
| Protein 66.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 231.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1750.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories