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Creamy Pistachio Pasta

This pasta is so creamy and flavorful! It's a great, unique way to use some veggies that might go bad soon, and it only takes about 20 minutes to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 486 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado
  • 3/4 cup pistachios unshelled
  • 1 cup fresh basil packed
  • 2 cloved garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • low sodium vegetable stock optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the al dente instructions on the box.
  • Peel the garlic cloves and remove the stems from the basil.
  • Add all of the ingredients, minus the olive oil and veggie stock, to a food processor and process.
  • Slowly add the olive oil and process until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add a little bit of veggie broth at a time to thin it out, if desired. Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
  • Add to the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Top with more pistachios. Enjoy & share!

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 13gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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