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15 Minute Pesto Pasta (Vegan friendly)

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins

The ultimate lazy dinner which is packed with health benefits. I’ve featured this 15 minute pesto pasta recipe on my Instagram stories a few times recently, it’s a meal my hubby and I have been enjoying at least once a week over the past few months, and because I’ve received so many messages asking for the recipe I thought it was time for me to finally write it down so I can share it with you all!

It’s the perfect meal to whip after a long day. It’s plant-based, high in protein, healthy fats and loaded with leafy greens and fibre to support optimal gut health. You can keep it simple as per my recipe or add additional ingredients if you’re feeling a bit extra, such as sliced fresh cherry tomatoes, stir-fried broccoli, prawns or meat of choice. I personally like it with extra stir-fried veggies such as broccoli for an extra nutritional boost.

 1 packet penne pulse pasta
 1 bag of fresh green beans, chopped in half (aprox 400g)
 10 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
 1 tbsp coconut oil
 Sea salt and pepper to taste
 Optional: grated cheese or sliced feta to serve
Pesto
 ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
 3 cups spinach
 ½ cup fresh herbs (basil & parsley)
 ½ cup olive oil
 Juice from 1 lemon
 1-2 garlic cloves
 Pinch of Himalayan salt
1

Cook pasta as per instructions, rinse and set to the side.

2

Add pumpkin seeds into a food processor and pulse for 5-10 seconds to break down the shells, then add the remaining dressing ingredients and process until a smooth sauce forms.

3

Melt coconut oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add chopped green beans and sliced mushrooms, stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender (but not too soft).

4

Add the cooked pasta and vegetables into a large bowl, pour over pasta sauce and toss together until the pasta is generously coated. Serve into bowls, season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

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