Creamy basil pasta | QUICK easy Vegan meals #2

cashews

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Silken tofu provides creaminess with fewer calories.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast is often less expensive and still adds flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Spaghetti is often more affordable than specialty pasta.

Cook the short pasta (penne or fusilli) according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

In a food processor, add the ripe avocado, garlic cloves, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

Pulse the mixture for a few seconds until combined.

Add lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the processor and pulse again until the sauce is creamy.

Toss the creamy sauce into the cooked pasta, mixing well to coat evenly.

Add halved grape tomatoes to the pasta and toss to combine.

Plate the pasta in a bowl and serve immediately.

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