Vickys Simple Prawn & Pesto Pasta, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy, and is traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This recipe is a vegan and allergy-friendly twist on the classic dish.

This is vegan, gluten free, high protein and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Vickys Simple Prawn & Pesto Pasta, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Pasta Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Gluten-free pasta
• 250 gram Prawns
• 30 gram Basil leaves
• 20 gram Pine nuts
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a food processor, blend the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the prawns until cooked through.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and pour the pesto sauce over it. Mix well to coat the pasta.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 3g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.