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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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