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Creamy Cauliflower Pesto Pasta

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Pastas
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 720.67 kcal

Equipment

  • Stove
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups cauliflower florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cubes vegetable bouillon *see our Homemade Bouillon recipe link
  • 3 cups rotini pasta Tinkyada Brand
  • 1/2 cup soy milk unsweetened, original
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup basil fresh
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
  • 2/3 cup broccoli chopped
  • 2/3 cup carrots diced
  • 2/3 cup zucchini chopped small pieces
  • 2/3 cup green beans chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with the water and the vegetable bouillon cubes. Add in the cauliflower and simmer about 10 minutes. While the cauliflower is cooking, start heating water for the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta as directed on the package for the amount. Six minutes before the end of the cook time add in the Italian mix to heat through. Once done; drain and set to the side for later.
  • Carefully add the cauliflower and broth into a food processor along with the soy milk, nutritional yeast and basil. Blend until pureed then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the sauce, pasta and veggies back into the large pot and heat over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

*Italian Veggie Mix (broccoli florets, carrots, zucchini, Italian flat green beans)

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Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Cauliflower Pesto Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 720.67 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.99g11%
Saturated Fat 1.62g10%
Sodium 375.83mg16%
Potassium 878.1mg25%
Carbohydrates 145.19g48%
Fiber 10.37g43%
Sugar 5.28g6%
Protein 19.38g39%
Vitamin A 6494.8IU130%
Vitamin B1 1.87mg125%
Vitamin B2 2.05mg121%
Vitamin B3 19.3mg97%
Vitamin B5 0.82mg8%
Vitamin B6 2.26mg113%
Vitamin B12 8.45µg141%
Vitamin C 54.57mg66%
Vitamin E 0.47mg3%
Vitamin K 57.85µg55%
Calcium 107.97mg11%
Copper 0.07mg4%
Folate 83.04µg21%
Iron 3.64mg20%
Manganese 0.44mg22%
Magnesium 38.46mg10%
Phosphorus 79.29mg8%
Selenium 1.64µg2%
Zinc 0.63mg4%
Ess-Arginine 144.98mg
Ess-Histidine 83.27mg
Ess-Isoleucine 124.77mg
Ess-Leucine 186.46mg
Ess-Lysine 279.62mg
Ess-Methionine 35.82mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 114.41mg
Ess-Threonine 166.74mg
Ess-Tryptophan 32.18mg
Ess-Valine 181.42mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Some amino acids levels are estimated, some product manufacturers do not supply amino acid values. The value source usda.gov.