Beyond Meatballs Pasta with Pesto

AuthorHealthy Chef
DifficultyBeginner

Serves 4 people of Cruelty-free, Buddhist-friendly 100% plant-based, non-GMO, and sustainable Beyond Meatballs Pasta with Pesto. No Comprise required. Just for you, for the planet, and for the taste of delicious and nutritious beyond meat. It is also free from cholesterol, added hormones, or antibiotics. Eat what you love.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
INGREDIENTS:
 1 package Beyond Meatballs™
 1 package pasta of choice
 Variety of tomatoes
 Pesto, homemade or pre-packagedHOMEMADE PESTO
 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil
 3 Tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
 2-3 large, peeled garlic cloves
 2 Tbsp lemon juice
 4-5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1-4 Tbsp water
 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
 Pinch sea salt, plus more to taste
 Pinch ground black pepper, plus more to taste
PREPARATION:
1

In a large pot, cook pasta according to the package.

2

In a skillet, cook Beyond Meatballs™ according to the package.

3

Slice tomatoes while meatballs and pasta are cooking.

4

Add cooked pasta to the skillet with meatballs.

5

Set skillet to medium-low heat and add pesto, toss gently and heat until pesto is warm.

6

Add sliced tomatoes, toss gently and serve.

PESTO PREPARATION
7

In a food processor or small blender, add the basil, nuts, garlic and lemon juice. Blend on high until a paste forms.

8

With the motor on, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Add 1 Tbsp of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.

9

Add in remaining ingredients and pulse until blended. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

10

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:
 1 package Beyond Meatballs™
 1 package pasta of choice
 Variety of tomatoes
 Pesto, homemade or pre-packagedHOMEMADE PESTO
 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil
 3 Tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
 2-3 large, peeled garlic cloves
 2 Tbsp lemon juice
 4-5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1-4 Tbsp water
 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
 Pinch sea salt, plus more to taste
 Pinch ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Directions

PREPARATION:
1

In a large pot, cook pasta according to the package.

2

In a skillet, cook Beyond Meatballs™ according to the package.

3

Slice tomatoes while meatballs and pasta are cooking.

4

Add cooked pasta to the skillet with meatballs.

5

Set skillet to medium-low heat and add pesto, toss gently and heat until pesto is warm.

6

Add sliced tomatoes, toss gently and serve.

PESTO PREPARATION
7

In a food processor or small blender, add the basil, nuts, garlic and lemon juice. Blend on high until a paste forms.

8

With the motor on, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Add 1 Tbsp of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.

9

Add in remaining ingredients and pulse until blended. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

10

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Beyond Meatballs Pasta with Pesto