Black Olive Pesto Pasta

Black Olive Pesto Pasta Ingredients

400g Pasta10 Basil Stems with Leaves190g Black Olives (pitted)4 Tbsp Olive Oil1 1/2 Tbsp Tomato Purée1 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic VinegarSalt & Pepper70 ml Pasta Water3 Tbsp Nutritional YeastOPTIONAL: Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Method

1. Boil your pasta as per instructions on the packet.2. In a blender, blitz together the Basil, black olives, tomato purée, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast and pasta water. More pasta water can be added depending on how thin/thick you would like your sauce.3. Once your pasta is cooked, mix in the sauce until we’ll coated all over.4. Top off with seasoned breadcrumbs, Basil and even vegan cheese!