Garlic & Herb Creamy Pesto Pasta

Method

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
2. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add pine nuts. Toast, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.
3. Make the pesto: Transfer toasted pine nuts to a food processor. Add garlic clove and garlic granules, pulse a few times, then add basil and spinach. Pulse until finely chopped. Add avocado, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
4. Toss cooked pasta in the pesto, adding a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Optional: top with more toasted pine nuts before serving. Enjoy!