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Vegan Pasta With Green Sauce

Pack in some extra veggies with this delicious pasta with green sauce! With no dairy or oil, this pasta is so healthy and luscious. Make it in under 30 minutes!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Blending Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Emily

Equipment

  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Pot or pan for boiling cashews
  • High Powered Blender
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Spaghetti or pasta of choice, GF if needed
  • ½ cup Raw cashews
  • ¼ cup Chives fresh, chopped
  • .5 ounce Basil leaves fresh
  • 1 cup Zucchini chopped
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 3 cups Water for boiling cashews
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Pasta water reserved from cooking pasta.

Instructions

  • Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
  • Add the raw cashews and simmer on medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until the cashews are soft enough to easily puncture with a fork.
  • Separately, boil the pasta of your choice according to the box instructions.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Once the cashews are soft, add the zucchini and continue to simmer for about 1 minute.
  • Turn off the heat, then quickly stir in the baby spinach for about 30 seconds until it is wilted.
  • Once the spinach is lightly wilted, drain the pot and add the cashews, zucchini, and spinach to a high-powered blender.
  • Also add the chives, basil, lemon juice, salt, and about ½ cup of the pasta water.
  • Blend until smooth. Add more pasta water if necessary.
  • Add the cooked pasta back to a pot or pan over low heat.
  • Slowly add the green sauce into the pasta, and stir to combine.
  • Let it heat up and reduce if necessary.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
  • Serve hot and garnish with pepper and crushed cashews.

Notes

  • If you don't want to boil the cashews, you can also soak them. It will take a lot longer for the cashews to soften by soaking, but it will still work.
  • Feel free to add more flavors in here as well. Try adding red pepper flakes, Confit Garlic, or even raw garlic!
  • Not a fan of cashews? Raw almonds or even sunflower seeds will work for a nut-free option!
  • If you keep any leftovers in an airtight container, it will stay good in the fridge for up to 4-5 days! Always inspect leftover food for any signs of aging.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.3g | Protein: 10.6g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 246.6mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 24.8IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 8.6mg | Iron: 18.8mg
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