Spaghetti with Pesto Cream

Serves 4 to 6
Time 30 min

For a hearty entrée, top this rich and creamy pasta with grilled chicken, scallops or vegetables.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 cupspacked fresh basil leaves
    6 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 cuppine nuts, plus 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts for garnish
    3 clovesgarlic
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 teaspoonwhite rice flour
    1/3 cupsoy milk
    1/3 cupvegetable broth
    1 pounddried spaghetti
    1 pintcherry tomatoes, halved
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Combine basil, 1/2 cup of the oil, 1/2 cup of the pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor.


Pulse the mixture, scraping down the sides of the food processor with a spatula, until smooth. Set pesto aside.


Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, rice flour, salt and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat for about 2 minutes.


Remove from the heat and add soy milk a little at a time, whisking constantly, until incorporated.


Reduce heat to medium low and return the saucepan to the heat.


Slowly whisk in broth and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes.


Add pesto mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended and heated through. Take care not to boil the sauce.


Season with salt and pepper.


Meanwhile, prepare the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.


Gently toss spaghetti and sauce together and transfer to bowls.


Top with tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.


Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.


Drain, then gently toss spaghetti and sauce together and transfer to bowls. Top with tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

630

Total Fat

30g

Saturated Fat

3.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

270mg

Total Carbohydrate

75g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

16g

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