Avocado Pesto Pasta
Servings
4
servingsTotal time
20
minutesIngredients
1 lb pasta of your choice
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Avocado Pesto Pasta
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
1 cup basil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Add all of the ingredients for the avocado pesto to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook your pasta until al dente (reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water for later).
- Meanwhile, in a pan over medium heat, add about 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the cherry tomatoes and season with salt. Cook the tomatoes down for about 5 minutes.
- Next, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add in the cooked pasta, freshly grated parmesan, and reserved pasta water. Stir to emulsify.
- Turn the heat down to low, then add your avocado pesto and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.