Gluten Free Pasta with Lime Pesto Sauce

In the mood for pasta? My family and I are not gluten sensitive, however, we do enjoy the great taste of rice pasta from Delallo brands. Unlike others, this brand stays nice and firm when cooked al dente and pairs wonderfully with my easy pesto sauce.
You will love this dish. Creamy, decadent, and comforting but still healthy and without the dairy. Feel free to add chicken, fish, tempeh, etc., if desired.

Shopping List:

1 Box of gluten free rice pasta (or any pasta you like)
½ Cup of pine nuts
1 Cup of fresh parsley
½ Cup of fresh basil
¼ Cup of mint
2 Big garlic cloves, roughly chopped
The juice of 1 medium lime
½ Teaspoon of Dijon
¼ Cup of good virgin olive oil
½ Teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of vegetable stock or water

Cooking Method:

1. Cook pasta according to package.
2. In a blender or food processor (preferred), add all ingredients except pasta.
3. Pulse for 30 seconds, then stop and scrap the sides. Pulse again until desired smoothness.
4. Pour pesto sauce in a big bowl or pan.
5. Drain cooked pasta and add to the sauce.
6. With tongs, gently toss the hot pasta with the sauce.
Serve immediately.

Kitchen Notes:

– Feel free to add parmesan cheese on top or can add a few sprinkles in the sauce before blending.
– You do not have to use gluten free pasta. Use whatever type of pasta you like.
– You can use all parsley or all basil herbs. Do not use all mint, it will overpower the dish. You can also leave the mint out.