Name: Penne Pasta with Seaweed Vegan Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Water; 1 pound dried penne pasta; 1/3 cup dried dulse (or 1 1/2 tablespoons dulse granules); 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves and stems; 2 cups packed arugula leaves and stems; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 2 garlic cloves; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese

Description

Turn to dried seaweed to make a nutritious, eco-friendly vegan pesto filled with umami goodness to serve with penne pasta.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

Water
1 pound dried penne pasta

Seaweed Vegan Pesto:

1/3 cup dried dulse (or 1 1/2 tablespoons dulse granules)
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves and stems
2 cups packed arugula leaves and stems
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 garlic cloves
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Topping:

1/4 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Fill a large pot two-thirds full of water, cover with a lid, and heat over medium-high heat until boiling.
Add penne pasta, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Cook according to package directions (about 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, prepare pesto. Place dried dulse, basil, arugula, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, and lemon juice in the container of a food processor. Pulse on low until finely chopped, while gradually adding olive oil to the food processor through the spout. Process until smooth. May need to stop and scrape down sides while processing the pesto. Remove from the food processor and place in a large serving bowl. Season the pesto with salt and pepper according to preference, stirring well to combine. Add hot, drained pasta, and toss together with tongs to distribute the pesto well.
Top with vegan shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. May chill and serve as a cold pesto pasta salad, if desired.

Notes

Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.

You can skip the penne and use the pesto in your favorite sandwiches as a spread, to marinade kebabs, or to serve as a dip with crackers and veggies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Entree
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 265
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 83 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 9 g