Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pesto Pasta | Recipe Cart

Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pesto Pasta | Recipe Cart

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A spin on the classic pesto, this Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pesto Pasta is made with caramelized zucchini and garlic, pine nuts, basil, and lemon zest and finished

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds (900g) zucchini or summer squash (about 4 small-medium)
  • 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for finishing)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 7 garlic cloves, (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, (optional)
  • 12 ounces (340g) pasta of choice (use gluten-free pasta as needed)
  • 1/3 cup (45g) pine nuts or pistachios
  • 1/2 of a medium or large lemon, (zested)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, (divided)
  • 1/2 cup (80-100g) cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced in half or quarters
  • 1 can (15-ounce/440g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

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