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Pasta with Basil and Walnut Pesto

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 300 g dried pasta of choice

For the pesto

  • 60 g fresh basil leaves
  • 150 g walnuts toasted
  • 2 clove garlic peeled
  • Juice 1/2 lemon
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tsp sea salt

For the roast veg

  • 2 courgettes sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt

For the toppings

  • Toasted walnuts
  • Sea salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta as per pack instructions. Drain and set aside.

To make the pesto

  • Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz to a paste. Transfer to a jar.

To cook the veg

  • Add the oil and courgettes to a frying pan and fry until soft.
  • Season.

To serve

  • Toss the 3- 4 tbsp of the pesto into the cooked pasta.
  • Add the courgettes.
  • Top with toasted walnuts, a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
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