Black Olive Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g Pasta
• 10 Basil Stems with Leaves
• 190 g Black Olives (pitted)
• 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Tomato Purée
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt & Pepper
• 70 ml Pasta Water
• 3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• OPTIONAL: Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Boil your pasta as per instructions on the packet.

3. 3

   In a blender, blitz together the Basil, black olives, tomato purée, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast and pasta water. More pasta water can be added depending on how thin/thick you would like your sauce.

4. 4

   Once your pasta is cooked, mix in the sauce until we’ll coated all over.

5. 5

   Top off with seasoned breadcrumbs, Basil and even vegan cheese!