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Vegan Lemon Basil Pasta

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped (or, cherry tomatoes or spinach leaves)
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter or oil
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, pepper and more basil to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in heavily salted water. If using broccoli, add it to your cooking water about 3 minutes before pasta is done. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Melt butter in large skillet, then whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add reserved pasta water, whisk until smooth,Add and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened. Add lemon juice, tomatoes and chickpeas, cook until heated through. Return pasta to skillet and toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and serve with additonal basil and lemon if desired.