1-Pot Tomato Pasta with Walnut Parm

This dish really comes together fast. Be sure you have all of your ingredients prepped before you begin. The cooking time will depend the package directions of the pasta you choose. I used a whole grain pasta for this dish, but I think we would personally prefer a brown rice pasta.  You have to use what you have in the pantry, don't you? Let me know if you make this.

Pasta

• 12 ounces whole grain pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 cup packed, fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth (try to use no or low-sodium and no oil)
• halved kalamata olives
• walnut parm (below)

Walnut Parm

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

To make the parm add all ingredients to a food processor and process until there are no big pieces of walnuts. Set aside.

For pasta- Put the pasta in a large skillet or pot, it should lay flat, if it doesn't break it in half. Add all the remaining pasta ingredients to the pot.

Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer (uncovered) according to pasta package directions. Stir occasionally so pasta doesn't stick together. When the time is almost up most of the liquid should be absorbed, but not totally.

To serve garnish with olives and parm. Enjoy!!!