Name: Pasta with Dill Artichoke Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 oz pasta (any small shape like fusilli, cooked according to package instructions (if desired, add about 1 cup of green beans, chopped into 1-inch pieces, to the pasta water five minutes before the pasta is fully cooked)); 4-5 artichoke hearts ((I used canned but you can go with frozen if that's what you have on hand)1/2 cup chopped dill); 2-3 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1 cup silken tofu; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 12 oz vegan meatballs ((optional)); 1 tbsp parsley (, chopped + 1 tbsp dill, chopped, for garnish); 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 red or green bell peppers