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Pasta in green sauce in a bowl with a spoon.

Pasta In Green Sauce

Keri Bevan
Pasta in green sauce can be made in the time it makes to boil the pasta. With fresh, bold flavors, it's one of my favorite easy midweek dinners.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
soaking time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup basil fresh
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup single soya

Instructions
 

  • Add the sunflower seeds to a bowl, and pour hot water over them. Allow them to soak for 15 minutes. Drain and dispose of the water
  • Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet.
  • Put the spinach, frozen peas and basil in a heatproof bowl, and cover with boiling water. Leave for 3-4 minutes, or until the peas have fully defrosted.
  • Drain the veg and basil and transfer it to a food processor. *see note 2
  • Add the sunflower seeds, garlic, nutritional yeast and single soya and blend until a smooth sauce forms.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a bit of the cooking liquid. Transfer the pasta back to the pan, pour the sauce over the top and heat through. If you need to thin the sauce, add the reserved cooking water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Serve with vegan parmesan cheese.

Notes

❄️Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

Allow the pasta to cool to room temperature before storing it in the fridge. Next, transfer the pasta and sauce to an airtight container. Make sure the container is large enough to accommodate the pasta without excessive squishing. The pasta in green sauce will typically last for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Freezer

Allow the pasta to cool down completely to room temperature. If you want to freeze individual portions, divide the pasta into single-serving portions in airtight freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. The pasta in green sauce can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
When you're ready to eat the it, transfer the frozen pasta to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Alternatively, you can reheat the frozen pasta directly from frozen on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little extra liquid if needed to prevent drying out.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 873IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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