TJ's Vegan Kale Cashew Pesto Pasta
Trader Joe'sTJ's Vegan Kale Cashew Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, any shape
- 1 container Trader Joe's Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they begin to soften and burst. Season with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Once the pasta is drained, add it directly to the skillet with the tomatoes and garlic. Add the entire container of Trader Joe's Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with nutritional yeast and fresh basil, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Vegan Kale Cashew Pesto Pasta
For the Pasta
- 1 pound pasta, any shape
- 1 container Trader Joe's Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they begin to soften and burst. Season with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Once the pasta is drained, add it directly to the skillet with the tomatoes and garlic. Add the entire container of Trader Joe's Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with nutritional yeast and fresh basil, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min