Name: Banza Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tempeh (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 box Banza penne pasta; 2 cups shaved brussel sprouts; 1 onion; 8 oz tempeh; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons vegan pesto (I got mine from Trader Joe’s); 2 -3 tablespoons cream cheese

Description

This vegetarian pasta dish comes together quickly and is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal when you’re in a rush.

Ingredients

1 box Banza penne pasta

2 cups shaved brussel sprouts

1 onion

8 oz tempeh

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons vegan pesto (I got mine from Trader Joe’s)

2 –3 tablespoons cream cheese

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Instructions

Boil water and cook Banza pasta until done.
While cooking the pasta, dice onions and cut up tempeh. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and brussel sprouts. After two minutes, add the tempeh. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Once cooked, reduce heat and add water, cream cheese, and pesto. Stir until well mixed.
Add pasta and mix until everything is incorporated and pasta is covered in pesto.
Enjoy while still warm!