Green Goodness Pasta
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I have tested several different different green pasta sauce recipes and I finally settled on this, but it was inspired by my dear friends, the Vela family, an amazing Italian family who host the most beautiful dinner parties! My dear friend Giorgia Vela made a beautiful green pasta sauce for us one night and it was out of this world crazy delicious! I was truly inspired by Giorgia to make something similar to her recipe because it was phenomenal. Giorgia’s recipe includes peas and potatoes. I’ve changed it up by swapping the potatoes with more “green goodness” by way of fresh zucchini and spinach. Any way you look at it; you cannot go wrong with a green pasta sauce loaded with nature's goodness of vitamins, minerals, and flavor! Enjoy!
Equipment
- large pot or dutch oven
- blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini cubed
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- 16 oz peas fresh or frozen
- ½ white onion diced
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 handful fresh, organic basil
- ½ cup almond milk frothed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Calabrian Chilies for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- your favorite pasta cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Using a large pot or Dutch oven place olive oil, onion, garlic, chili flakes, salt and pepper, and sauté until onions are translucent.½ white onion, 3 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
- Add zucchini and a splash of vegetable broth. Cover the pot and let steam for about ten minutes.2 zucchini
- Add the remaining vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer. Next, add peas and spinach, and let simmer for about ten minutes.16 oz peas, 32 oz vegetable broth, 6 oz fresh spinach
- Remove from heat and let cool. Add basil and fresh lemon juice. Then place into a blender or use an immersion blender and blend until smooth and creamy.1 handful fresh, organic basil, 1 lemon
- Add your frothed almond milk and gently stir until combined.½ cup almond milk
- Serve with your favorite pasta and garnish with lemon zest, chilies, and Parmesan cheese.1 lemon, Parmesan cheese, your favorite pasta, Calabrian Chilies
- Makes approximately 4 ½ cups of green goodness sauce.
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Pro Tips for the Best Green Pasta Sauce
- Sauté First, Blend Later: Cooking the veggies first brings out their natural sweetness and deepens the flavors.
- Use Fresh Basil for Maximum Flavor: Basil adds an herby freshness—don’t skip it!
Adjust the Consistency: If you like a thicker sauce, use less vegetable broth. Want it silkier? Add more almond milk! - Don’t Forget the Lemon Zest! It brightens up the sauce and brings everything together beautifully.
- Spice it Up with Calabrian Chilies: A little heat balances the creamy, earthy flavors perfectly.
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven – Perfect for sautéing and simmering the ingredients.
- Blender or Immersion Blender – For that ultra-creamy, velvety texture.
- Zester & Citrus Juicer – To get the most out of your lemon zest and juice.
- Sharp Knife & Cutting Board – For prepping the veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 10gFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
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