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Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto

Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto

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Submitted by 11wiljan

This avocado pesto is so creamy, tasty and refreshing. Toss the pasta with it to make a quick, wholesome and delicious week-day meal.

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

15 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

12 346.8
OUNCES ML/G PASTA, LINGUINE
prefer whole wheat
2 2
LARGE LARGE AVOCADOS
or 3 small *
3 3
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
chopped
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML LEMON JUICE
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL, EXTRA-VIRGIN
toasted, or walnuts
1 237
CUP ML CILANTRO
fresh with thin stems
¼ 59
CUP ML PINE NUTS
toasted, or walnuts
79
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
plus more for serving
1
X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Meanwhile, add avocados, garlic, lemon juice, oil, cilantro and nuts in food processor.

Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour pesto over pasta, toss until well coated.

Sprinkle with more Parmesan. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 63g (2.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 237 30% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 6% Iron 10%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
 

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