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Clean & Lean Green Pasta

Clean & Lean Green Pasta

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Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet spaghetti (or your desired pasta)
  • 1 cup rocket leaves chopped
  • 1 cup kale chopped
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 1 green zucchinis roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 bunch basil leaves torn
  • 0.5 bunch parsley roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cashews raw or roasted, leave a few for garnish
  • 0.667 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes optional
  • parmesan cheese for topping, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add back into pot. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add chopped zucchini. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic for the last minute and stir. Set aside to cool.
    1 green zucchinis, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil
  • In a food processor or blender, add the sautéed zucchini & garlic, kale, rocket, parsley, basil, lemon juice, cashews, water, salt, pepper and chilli flakes (optional). Process until smooth and creamy. Add some more water or lemon juice if it’s a little thick.
    1 cup kale, 1 cup rocket leaves, 0.5 bunch parsley, 0.5 bunch basil, 0.5 cup lemon juice, 1 cup cashews, 0.667 cup water, 0.5 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp cracked black pepper, 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add the cooked pasta and stir gently until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the blender sauce and stir to combine for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Serve in bowls, add some more salt & pepper if desired and sprinkle with some chopped cashews & parmesan (optional).
    1 cup cashews, parmesan cheese, 0.5 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp cracked black pepper

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch
Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Pescetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dietary: Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Allergen: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten Free, Nut-free
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