Simple Vegan Pesto

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw cashews (or pine nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups fresh basil, packed
• 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil (omit for oil free)
• 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
• 8 ounces uncooked pasta of choice

Nutrition (per serving)