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Vegan Arugula Pesto Parmesan Pasta

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes (Pasta)
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 Cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Looking for a fresh, vibrant, and effortless dinner idea? Look no further than this irresistible Vegan Arugula Pesto Parmesan Pasta!


Ingredients

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Pesto Sauce Ingredients:

  • ½ cup [raw] cashews *
  • 2 oz. fresh baby arugula (2 packed cups) *
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Other Ingredients:

  • Cooked pasta (of choice)

Toppings:


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Place the cashews into a small bowl, cover with boiling water, allow to soak for 15 minutes, then discard the water.
  3. Place the soaked and drained cashews into a high-speed blender along with all the remaining Pesto Sauce Ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and emulsified, occasionally scrape down the sides.
  4. Plate the hot pasta in a bowl, pour some of the Pesto Sauce over top of the hot pasta and mix well, then serve topped with a generous sprinkle of Vegan Parmesan Cheese.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

Servings:  4 (1.5 Cups)