Hemp Seed Pesto Pasta with Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped Parmesan
- 1 cup (packed) basil leaves
- juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds - I used @creativenature
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- salt and pepper
- 1 pack pasta - I used @garofalopastauk
Preparation
Cook the pasta according to pack instructions (towards the end of the cooking time take out some of the water)
Put the Parmesan, basil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, hemp seeds, olive oil and pasta water in a food processor and blend till smooth.
When the pasta is cooked, mix the pasta through. Add the vegetables and enjoy!
Leftovers make a perfect packed lunch for added convenience.
