"Make traditional pesto creamy with the addition of an avocado to the sauce. It makes for a delicious pasta dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
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1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
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1 avocado, peeled and pitted
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1/2 cup fresh basil, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
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2 cloves garlic
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup olive oil, or as needed
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1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes, or more to taste (optional)
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2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, or more to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste