avocado pesto pasta
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Prepared by Heather, guest of Deni Elwood for November, 2012, meeting.
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4 to 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1 bunch fresh basil, reserve some for garnish
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 - avocados, pitted and peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- - sea salt
- - freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or sliced sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
How To Make avocado pesto pasta
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Step 1Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2Meanwhile, make the pesto by combining basil, pine nuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic and oil in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper
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Step 3Toss pasta with pesto. For an extra touch of color and flavor, top pasta with cherry or sun-dried tomatoes. Divide pasta among serving bowls and garnish each serving with a basil leaf.
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