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Avocado Pesto Pasta

2017-10-26

Recipe Info

  • Servings : 4
  • Prep Time : 10m
  • Ready In : 10m

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 500g cooked pasta

Method

Step 1

Add 1 clove garlic, 2 cups fresh basil, 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, 1⁄2 tsp salt, 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 ripe avocado, 1 tbsp lemon juice to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Step 2

Toss with 500g cooked pasta to coat, adding extra pasta cooking water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to thin out the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.

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