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Gluten and Vegan Pesto Pasta
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Gluten Free & Vegan 'Creamy' Pesto Spaghetti

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil Pesto, Healthy, Lunch, Pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Cat Barker

Ingredients

Pesto Sauce

  • 80 grams basil
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 100 grams Raw Cashews
  • 1 Juice of a lime
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 250 g Gluten Free Spagetti
  • 1/2 Can Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 Lime
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a food processor, blend your basil, oil, cashews, lime, salt, and pepper until it forms a paste. Taste and adjust if it needs more seasoning. It will be a thick paste
  • Boil pasta according to packet instructions, drain and set aside
  • Pour coconut milk into a pan and warm slowly and then add the basil pesto mixture you made earlier, as well as another good squeeze of lime and salt and pepper to taste
  • Now toss the pasta back into this pesto mixture, ensuring the pasta is fully coated and serve while hot!