Fusilli with Pesto and Crispy Vegan Bacon

Step 1

Fill a large pasta pot with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Boil pasta until tender, usually 10-14 minutes.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, blend up your pesto in a blender or food processor. Blend until silky smooth. (You can also blend until just under smooth, if you like your pesto with some texture.)

Step 3

Warm a skillet over high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped vegan bacon. When pan is sizzling hot, lower heat to medium and cook bacon for 3-5 minutes - or until crispy and browned on edges. Turn off heat and set aside.

Step 4

Drain cooked pasta.

Step 5

Toss pasta with nooch.

Step 6

Toss pasta with pesto.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped leafy greens - the warm pasta will wilt them.

Step 8

Serve pasta and top with heaping scoops of the crispy vegan bacon. Vegan parmesan on top.