Vegan Pesto Pasta

I love food that is delicious, easy to make, and versatile.

This Vegan Pesto Pasta can be served hot or cold and it’s absolutely delicious. In this dish, I use the trader joe’s brand of vegan pesto (found in the plant-based item cold section, near the tofu) combined with some vegan “cheesy” goodness. I am partial to the Follow Your Heart Parmesan Cheese and of course, the trusted Red Starr Nutritional Yeast which gives it an extra “nutritional- kick”.

As a busy mom with not much time to cook healthy meals 3 sometimes 4 times a day, I like to cook dishes in bulk to ensure that I enjoy it 2-3 more times. For me, this type of versatile dish can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, the red pepper flakes are optional but I always overdo it because I like it spicy.

You can serve this up with some warm toasted garlic bread and a nice glass of white wine if you’re feeling fancy. This is a very quick and easy dish to make, and even more, fun to eat

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• Pasta of your choice
• ¼ cup of Red Onions, chopped
• ¼ cup of Mini Sweet Peppers, chopped
• 1 tomato chopped (can also use whole cherry tomatoes) 
• 1 cup of Chopped Kale 
• ½ cup of Trader Joe’s Vegan Pesto 
• ¼  cup of Follow Your Heart Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast 
• 2 tsp Parsley 
• Coarse Kosher Salt, season to taste 
• Red Pepper Flakes, season to taste 

Directions 

1. Cook your pasta according to box directions 
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
3. Add in all chopped vegetables and saute’ until onions are translucent
4. Add in cooked pasta and vegan pesto, cook for about 3-5 minutes covered 
5. Add in vegan cheese and nutritional yeast, stir all ingredients together 
6. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, and parsley to taste. 

For daily vegan recipe inspiration, follow @lautumnco Instagram Stories and Reels. Quick and easy meals are posted weekly or follow #ohshevegan. 

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