Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add about a tbsp of avocado oil to a pan over medium-high heat and add in your shrimp. Cover and let cook stirring occasionally.
- Bring 4-6 cups of water to a boil then add your pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Combine your pesto ingredients in a food processor. Add in the basil, cashews, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and salt. Let your food processor blend these ingredients down. Then add in the 1/2 cup of avocado oil and blend again until it reaches the consistency you want.
- Drain off any excess liquid from your shrimp.
- Add your pesto to the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Drain your pasta and add it to the shrimp and pesto. Stir to combine.
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Notes
You can use any pasta you enjoy for this meal. Our favorite is the jovial brand but it would also be good with a chickpea noodle to increase the protein. This would also be delicious over spaghetti squash for a low carb option.