Linguine with Avocado Pesto
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
pasta, linguine
|
|
| 1 | cup |
basil
chopped, fresh, packed |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped, packed |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
garlic
crushed |
|
| 1 | each |
avocados
peeled, chopped, ripe |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
Parmesan cheese
|
|
| 1 | cup |
chicken broth
or water |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
toasted |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
pasta, linguine
|
|
| 237 | ml |
basil
chopped, fresh, packed |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped, packed |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
garlic
crushed |
|
| 1 | each |
avocados
peeled, chopped, ripe |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 59 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
|
|
| 237 | ml |
chicken broth
or water |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
pine nuts
toasted |
|
Directions
Cook pasta in boling water according to package instruction or until firm to bite. Drain and place in serving bowl.
In food processor purée basil, parsley, garlic, avocado, oil, 2 tbsp of the Parmensan cheese, stock and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over pasta. Sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining Parmensan cheese. Toss.
