Basil Pesto Pasta with Hemp Seeds

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta with Hemp Seeds
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g pasta; 2 cups fresh basil; 0.33 cup hemp seeds; 1 clove garlic; 1 lemon zest and juice; 0.25 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast

Bright basil pesto pasta enriched with hemp seeds, lemon, and garlic.

◷ 25 min◎ EasyServes 4

Method

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Cook pasta until al dente, reserving some cooking water.
Blend basil, hemp seeds, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and nutritional yeast.
Toss pesto with hot pasta, loosening with reserved water.
Serve with herbs and cracked pepper.

Kitchen note: ingredient brands and appliance temperatures vary. Check allergens and adjust seasoning to your needs.

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