Both of these creamy and filling pastas are a healthy and hearty meal made from 100% PLANTS! You’re getting herbs, vegetables, healthy fats, and essential proteins all in one delicious dish. Leaving your savory taste buds beyond satisfied! These meals are made special with love and creativity for a tasty approach to holistic health.

Suggestions :

This Basil Pesto Pasta BOTH WAYS is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It simple enough to whip up after a long day or to keep you satisfied all day after lunch! These meals even serve as a great post-workout meal with all the protein packed into every bite!

I make this dish when I’m craving a filling pasta! It pairs perfectly with homemade garlic bread (plant based of course), a simple salad, and someone to share it with!

Pasta # 1

Servings: 4-5

Cooktime: 20 Min

Ingredients:

1 Box of Gluten Free (Optional) Angel Hair Pasta – I use Banza https://www.eatbanza.com/products/angel-hair

Sauce

Apprx 2 Handfuls of Fresh Basil

Apprx 1 handful of Fresh Spinach

1/2 an Avocado

2 Garlic Cloves

1 tsp of Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 Cup of Hemp Seeds

1/2 Cup of Pine Nuts ( Can Substitute with Walnuts or Pecans)

1/3 Cup of Avocado/Olive Oil

Himalayan Pink Sea Salt to Taste

Black Pepper to Taste

Vegetable Topping

2 Yellow Squash Cut Vertically into Spears

1 Handful of Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes Cut in Halves

(Optional) Fresh Basil for Topping

Apprx 1 tsp Creole Seasoning (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp of Adobo Seasoning (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp Dried Basil (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp Black Pepper (season to taste)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your box of angel hair pasta

Boil pasta for approximately 5-7 min till cooked aldente ( follow box instructions DON’T COOK FOR TOO LONG )

While your pasta is boiling add all your sauce ingredients into a blender (personal size works best) or food processor

Add water to thin out the sauce if needed

Blend until sauce is smooth and creamy

Turn the stove top heat down to low remove the pot and drain your pasta completely

Add your sauce to the pot and mix in on low heat till sauce is hot

Cover and remove pot from heat

In a medium pan on high heat add 1/4 cup water and (optional) 1/2 tsp of oil or plant based butter

Add your squash spears and mix in your seasonings

Place lid on the pan and let the veggies steam for 3 minutes

Add your cherry tomatoes and place the lid back on

Cook veggies till desired texture is reached

Plate your pasta, add your veggies on top, and top it off with fresh basil leaves!