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This Vegan Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta is the perfect Fall meal - fresh basil is combined with pumpkin seeds, garlic & olive oil for an easy 15 minute dinner! | ThisSavoryVegan.com #vegan #veganpasta

Vegan Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
This Vegan Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta is the perfect Fall meal - fresh basil is combined with pumpkin seeds, garlic & olive oil for an easy 15 minute dinner!
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry pasta
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds shells removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3-1/2 cup olive oil to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta to the water and cook until al dente. 
  • While pasta is cooking, combine basil, pumpkin seeds, garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper to a food processor and blend until combined to desired consistency. 
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of hot pasta water. 
  • Place pan back on the stove and add pasta and pesto to the pan. Stir to combine, slowly adding pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached. 
  • Serve with additional pumpkin seeds and/or fresh basil.
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