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Green Goddess Pasta

In less than 30 minutes you will have a delicious and nutritious pesto inspired pasta sauce. Full of fresh flavors and herbs.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: Refreshing Pasta, Simple Recipe, Vegan Dinner
Servings: 6
Calories: 471kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender or food processor
  • 1 large pot

Ingredients

Pasta Sauce

  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 cup Edamame
  • 1 cup Water reserve from boiling pasta
  • ½ cup Cashews
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1 bunch Basil
  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Other

  • 1 lbs Pasta of choice **

Instructions

  • Prep: Boil some water and soak 1/2 cup Cashews for at least 10 minutes.
  • Make the Sauce: While cashews soak, gather 2 cups Spinach, 1 cup Edamame, 1 Avocado,1 bunch Basil, 2 cloves Garlic,1 cup Water, 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, 1/4 tsp Salt and put it in a blender. Drain and rinse the cashews, and add them to the other ingredients and blend.
  • Cook: Boil 1 lbs Pasta according to package directions while you make the sauce. Feel free to reserve some of the water to use in the sauce.
  • Serve: Once the pasta is cooked and ready, combine with the sauce and serve topped with fresh basil and black pepper.

Notes

**For a tasty gluten-free pasta try the brand Jovial.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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