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Almond Pea Pesto Pasta Recipe

Craving pasta but went vegan? This Almond Pea Pesto Pasta is a game-changer! A surprisingly quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Creamy almond pesto coats perfectly cooked pasta and sweet peas for a satisfying and delicious meal. Easily customizable to your taste – add more peas, lemon, or olive oil to perfection! Get ready for a vegan pasta dish that will impress even the biggest pasta lovers.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 186.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Almond Pea Pesto Pasta

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How to Make Almond Pea Pesto Pasta

  1. Boil a large pot (at least 6 quarts) of salted water. Add 1 pound of your favorite pasta and cook according to package directions.
  2. With about 2 minutes remaining on the pasta cooking time, add 1 cup of frozen peas to the boiling water.
  3. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Return the pasta and peas to the pot.
  4. In a food processor, combine 1 cup raw almonds.
  5. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, the remaining 1 cup frozen peas, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the food processor. Process until finely ground.
  6. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed to ensure even mixing.
  7. If the pesto is too strong, add more peas, 1/2 cup at a time, until desired flavor is reached.
  8. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil until a smooth, creamy pesto forms.
  9. Add the pesto to the pasta, tossing well to combine. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g

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