Vegan pesto

Serves: 6
Prep: 10
Cook: 15

This make-your-own pesto is easy to prepare and great when you need a delicious pasta dish in a hurry.

Ingredients

  • 120g bunch fresh basil
  • 100g pine nuts, toasted & cooled
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbs savoury yeast flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt or herbs
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil
  • 500g pasta of choice
  • squeeze lemon (optional)

Method

  1. Step 1

    Remove leaves from basil stalks and place in a food processor.

  2. Step 2

    Add pine nuts, garlic, yeast flakes and salt or herbs.

  3. Step 3

    Gradually add oil while processing mixture. Process until finely chopped.

  4. Step 4

    Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain.

  5. Step 5

    Fold pesto sauce through drained pasta. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately. Serves 6.

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