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Carrot top pesto pasta with plant based sausgae

Carrot Top Pesto Pasta

A tasty pesto recipe that has about 5 servings with a pasta recipe to serve it with! This pesto is also amazing over toast, potatoes, and gnocchi.
This pesto will be thick like a paste, spreads like butter, and is packed with flavor.
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CourseVegan Recipes
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings4 servings
Calories420kcal

Ingredients

Carrot Top Pesto

Pasta

  • 3 cups Pasta of Choice
  • 2 links Italian Sausage*
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Tomatoes
  • 3 Tbs Olive oil

Instructions

  • Place all your ingredients for the pesto into a blend and blend into a thick paste. Set aside
  • Prepare your pasta according to package directions, set aside
  • * Slice your sausage and pan fry with a little bit of oil until golden crispy at edges (4-5 minutes on medium/high)
  • Once your sausages are browned, add your tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes, set aside
  • Add your pasta, olive oil, 2-3 Tbs of your pesto, and your sausage to the pot on low heat. Stir until the pesto evenly coats the pasta and sausage
  • *Optional* Add a tbs of non dairy parmesan cheese
  • Serve with a green salad, glass of white wine, or bowl of minestrone

Notes

  • Use whatever brand of Italian Sausage you prefer or swap it with your favorite mushroom.
    Morels, Chanterelles, Porcini, or Buttons are all great options for mushrooms
  • When you are pan frying your sausage you can add 1 tsp thyme, oregano, and black pepper if you want your sausage to be extra flavorful
  • To make this recipe gluten free use your favorite gluten free noodles and gluten free sausage of choice. Beyond Sausage is gluten free, otherwise Cooked chickpeas are a great gluten free protein option
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal