Zesty Zucchini Pasta

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Serving size: 1 Person

INGREDIENTS:

• For Pasta
  • 100g Crave Green Chickpea Pasta
  • 1L Water
  • A generous amount of salt
• For Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1 Zucchini, chopped
  • 20g Cashews
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/4 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Pasta Water (as needed)
  • 1/3 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
    
  • Parmesan or Shredded Cheese (optional)

• For Seasoning (To Taste)
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Chilli Flakes
  • Oregano

STEPS TO PREPARE PASTA:

 1. Boil 100g chickpea pasta on a generously salted water for 10-12 minutes. Reserve pasta water and keep it aside.

2. In a pan, heat 1/2 tbsp of oil of choice. Saute 3-4 roughly chopped garlic and 1 whole chopped zucchini until soft.

3. Transfer this to a blender, along with, 20g cashews, 1 cup fresh basil, 1/4 tbsp lemon juice and plenty of pasta water to make a smooth and creamy sauce. Keep it aside.

4. In a pan saute a few cherry tomatoes until soft and blistered and add in the blended sauce.

5. Stir in salt, black pepper, chilli flakes, oregano, and 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast. Mix well.

6. Add the boiled pasta and toss until evenly coated. Let it simmer for a minute or two.

7. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese or parmesan (optional), and garnish with fresh basil and roasted cherry tomatoes.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

• Calories: ~550 kcal
• Protein:  ~30g
• Carbohydrates:  ~78g
• Fats: ~20g