Broccoli & Cashew Pesto Pasta (Vegan+GF)

How is it already getting into September? And how is it that this year seems to be taking forever and yet flying by all at the same time?? It’s definitely a strange year and I think we can all agree it hasn’t been the easiest.

Making meals at home is definitely a form of therapy for me that helps to get through hard times. I’ve especially enjoyed my time in my own kitchen since my schedule makes that a more rare thing right now than it used to be. This pesto pasta is something that I made a recently when I was craving some comfort food. Pesto is one of those foods that is very open to interpretation. As much as I love a traditional pesto with pine nuts, I have to admit I find it hard to shell out the cash for them very often.

Other nuts, however, make a really easy replacement without being quite as pricey. What can I say, I’m cheap. So I’ve made pesto with walnuts before, so good, but this time I was wanting an even creamier consistency so I decided to go with some cashews.

This pasta comes together really easily. I mean, you just throw the pesto ingredients into a food processor or blender, boil the pasta and broccoli, and combine it all. Basic, easy, delicious! If you have a gluten allergy or sensitivity then any shape of gluten free pasta can be replaced. I used whole wheat spaghetti but it’s a simple swap. I also love this recipe because it’s a great sneaky way to get in some extra green veggies that are blended into the sauce.