Nothing says comfort like a good pasta dish, and our Vegan Pesto & Steak Fusilli Pasta delivers comfort in spades! Earthy mushrooms and vibrant grilled red peppers mingle with succulent slices of vegan steak, all coated in a rich, homemade vegan pesto. This hearty meal is not only full of fresh flavours but it's easy to whip up, perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a gourmet meal without the fuss. A recipe for vegans, lacto-vegetarians and plant based diets!
Recipe:
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 400g fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Vegan steaks
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced and grilled
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
For the vegan pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
1. Start by cooking the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, make the vegan pesto by blending the basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the vegan steaks and cook until browned and crispy on the edges, around 5 minutes. When cooked remove the steaks and slice them into strips and put them back in the pan.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté until they are golden brown.
5. Toss in the grilled red bell peppers and stir to combine.
6. Stir in the cooked fusilli and the vegan pesto, ensuring all the pasta and ingredients are coated well in the pesto.
To serve:
Serve your Vegan Pesto & Steak Fusilli Pasta hot and enjoy!
Additional Tips:
For a touch of heat, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top of your pasta before serving.
Allergy information / alternatives:
Check the ingredients of the vegan steak to make sure it suits your dietary requirements, especially if you are allergic to gluten or soy.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fat: 30g
- Fibre: 6g
- Sugar: 6g
- Salt: 1.5g
Note: The nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used and their proportions.
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