Penne with Fresh Basil Pesto

Prepare the vegan meat substitute strips according to the package instructions.

• 1.8 oz Vegan meat substitute, strips

Toast the pine nuts on medium heat in a non-stick frying pan without oil until golden brown and transfer to a high sided container.

• 1 Tbsp Pine nuts

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain them, and make sure tu safe a mugful of the cooking water.

• 3.5 oz Penne, whole grain

Chop the garlic and basil coarsely. Add the basil, garlic, and olive oil into the high sided container.

• 30 leaves of Basil, fresh (~ 0.3 oz)
• 1 Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
• 1 ⁠½ Tbsp Olive oil

Add the balsamic vinegar and blend with an immersion blender until creamy.

• 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar

Heat the canola oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the vegan meat substitute until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

• 1 tsp Canola oil
• Salt
• Black pepper

Sip by sip add the pasta water to your pesto and mix until you obtain the desired consistency. Add the pasta, mix well, season with salt and pepper and top with the vegan meat substitute.

• Salt
• Black pepper

Enjoy your meal!