Herby Green Goddess Pasta
Herbaceous and vibrant, this Herby Green Goddess Pasta features a rich blend of fresh herbs, vegan feta cheese, and a touch of lemon. With its adaptable recipe, you can customize the herbs to your liking and make it uniquely yours!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup basil, tightly packed
- ½ cup parsley, tightly packed
- ½ cup mixed herbs, tightly packed (use a mix (a few or all) of cilantro, dill, mint, chives, and/or tarragon)
- 3 ounces vegan feta cheese
- ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ tsp salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper, to taste
- 8 oz cavatappi or a similar pasta, like fusilli or penne (gluten-free or regular)
Optional Garnishes
- Toasted pine nuts or chopped pistachios
- Crumbled vegan feta
- Chili flakes
- Chopped extra herbs
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 ounce pasta to al dente. The pasta will cook a few more minutes in the sauce so you want it to still have a slight bite to it. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Green Goddess Sauce: In a blender, combine ½ cup fresh basil, ½ cup fresh parsley, and ½ cup mixed herbs (cilantro, dill, mint, chives, and/or tarragon).
- Now add the rest of the ingredients: 3 ounces vegan feta cheese, ¾ cup vegetable broth, ¼ cup olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove garlic, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes and ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat and combine: Add the sauce to a large pan over medium heat — it will look thin at first. Add the cooked pasta and toss for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and clings to the noodles. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the pasta and garnish with optional toppings like toasted pine nuts, chopped pistachios, vegan feta, chili flakes, or extra herbs.
Notes
Vegan Feta Substitute
You could use a plant-based cream cheese. If you want even a lighter flavor you could use 1/2 cup of silken tofu. You may need to add more lemon but it would work great!
Add-Ins
For extra green goodness, add fresh spinach to the pasta. You can also mix in other greens or vegetables to enhance the dish.
Storage
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.1mg
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