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Pesto Penne Pasta
This vegan, oil-free, pesto pasta uses healthy, plant-based ingredients like zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and arugula. Enjoy cold to freshen up a warm Spring day or warm for a comforting night in.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
6
Equipment
Large Pot
Serving Bowl
Ingredients
PESTO
1
cup
zucchini
diced
1
handful fresh basil leaves
4
cloves
garlic
½
cup
pine nuts
¼
cup
water
2
tbsp
lemon juice
1/2
tsp
fine sea salt
PASTA
10
ounces
whole wheat pasta
1
cup
loosely packed arugula
¼
cup
sun-dried tomatoes
chopped
2
cloves
garlic
chopped
Instructions
First, cook your pasta according to the instructions on the box.
While your pasta cooks, blend all of the pesto ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor.
Once your pasta is ready, pour and mix in the pesto until well-combined.
Add in the arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. You can also add extra pine nuts and/or basil if you’d like. Mix together well, then serve!
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Pasta