cookout side dish

This chilled pasta dish is perfect for cookouts and potlucks! Bite-sized pasta, tomatoes, peas, and a delicious homemade vegan pesto make this tasty dish a must try!

Quick + Easy Pesto Pasta Salad

pasta

red grape tomatoes (quartered)

golden grape tomatoes (quartered)

peas (fresh

basil leaves (packed)

fresh parsley (packed (can substitute with 1/2 cup basil or baby spinach))

walnuts (can substitute with pine nuts)

nutritional yeast (can substitute with parmesan or romano cheese

garlic

olive oil (can substitute

salt and pepper (to taste)

food processor

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and reduce heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Drain pasta and rinse with cool water. Place in large mixing bowl.

Add quartered grape tomatoes and peas

Add basil, parsley, and walnuts to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely&nbsp;chopped (about 8 times)

Add nutritional yeast and garlic cloves. Blend on low.

With the food processor running, slowly pour olive oil to emulsify until well blended. Stop the food processor and season with salt and pepper.

Using a rubber spatula, pour pesto into mixing bowl with pasta and veggies. Mix well.

Serve chilled. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.

To Make Pesto:

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