Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe - Hare Krishna Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (about 100g)
• 1/4 cup almonds, blanched
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
• 2-3 tablespoons water (optional, for thinning)
• 8 ounces whole wheat or gluten-free pasta (225g)
• Salt, for pasta water