Broccoli Pesto Penne
This tasty vegan pasta recipe is made with a plant-based creamy pesto sauce made from broccoli, walnuts, vegan cheese, garlic, oil, and coconut milk. The flavor is outstanding and the creaminess is off the charts.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 6 Tbsp vegan butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk beverage or other non flavored vegan milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups gluten-free penne 1 8 oz box
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the broccoli, walnuts, cheese, garlic, and oil. Grind until smooth.
- In a large saucepan, melt the Earth Balance over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté for about 2
- minutes then add the chopped pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the ground pesto and coconut milk, salt and pepper, mix, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and toss with the pesto sauce. Sprinkle extra cheese and parsley on top. Serves 4