Macadamia and Hemp Seed Pesto Pasta
15'
Easy
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Serves 2
100g Macadamia Nuts roasted
2 ½ Tbsp Hemp Seeds
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 Garlic clove
1 bunch Basil Leaves
250ml Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 x packet planet-based pasta (Chickpea Fettucine or Red Lentil Penne works a treat!)
4 spears Asparagus, shaved
½ Cup Peas
STEP 1
In a mini food processor combine macadamia nuts, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic and basil leaves.
STEP 2
Pulse the mixture until the leaves are roughly chopped and the mixture resembled breadcrumbs.
STEP 3
Pulsing the food processor, add Bertolli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a thin stream until all incorporated.
STEP 4
Prepare planet-based pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, add pesto and toss to coat.
STEP 5
Blanch asparagus and peas in a bowl of boiling water, drain and toss through the pasta to serve.
