Avocado Pesto Pasta
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
0 out of 5 stars
(0)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 8 oz. pasta or noodles (I used tagliatelle)
- 1 cup packed fresh basil, reserve some leaves for garnish
- 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt (or more or less to taste)
- pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- (optional garnish) extra toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of generously-salted water to a boil. Add pasta or noodles, and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, make the pesto by combining basil, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and oil in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Immediately after the pasta or noodles are drained, top with the pesto and gently toss until well-coated. Divide pasta among serving bowls and top with toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan.
Step 4
Save recipe for the next time?
