Vegan Pistachio Broccoli Pasta is a tasty dish flavored with shallots, garlic, and pistachios. The Vegan Pistachio Pasta Sauce is light, with a rich nutty flavor. Ready in 30 minutes!
Pistachios are such a cool nut! They've been touted to have lots of health benefits, especially since they have a higher protein to fat ratio than other nuts. They're also just tasty! Soft, yet crunchy. And covered in salt - yes please! (Try my pistachio chip blondies for a sweet pistachio treat!)
This delicious pistachio sauce is perfect for pasta - it's rich and salty and super easy! Use a bean-based pasta and add some broccoli for a complete meal.
And, this dish is beautiful. Green pistachios and bright broccoli. This is a great weeknight dinner, but also elevated enough to serve guests.
This vegan version of Italian pistachio pasta sauce is just as flavorful as its non-vegan counterpart. No need for heavy cream or cheese!
Step 1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and rinse well.
Step 2. In a skillet large enough to hold the cooked pasta, sauté the shallots for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Step 3. Add the non-dairy milk, lemon juice, cornstarch, and pistachios. Bring to a simmer and let cook 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 4. Add the broccoli, if using. Cover and cook until the broccoli is bright green and just tender, 3-5 minutes.
Step 5. Turn off the heat and toss in the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6. Serve with a garnish of whole pistachios. Enjoy!
I used roasted, salted pistachios - they have more flavor and you don't need to shell them. But feel free to use raw.
Yes! There are so many nuts that would be delicious in this recipe. Almonds or cashews would work well.
I used rigatone. Generally, sauces like this work best with shorter pastas that have some grooves to hold the sauce - think penne, gemelli, or rotini.
Longer pasta types like fettuccini or linguine could work too.
This pasta will last in the fridge for up to a week. Note that the pistachios will begin to absorb any liquid in the sauce, so they might get a bit soggy after a few days.
Thank you God for the incredible colors and flavors in this dish. We are grateful that You give us food to nourish our bodies. Amen.
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Vegan Pistachio Broccoli Pasta is a tasty dish flavored with shallots, garlic, and pistachios. The Vegan Pistachio Pasta Sauce is light, with a rich nutty flavor. Ready in 30 minutes!
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