about the recipe
For a simple weeknight meal that will keep you coming back for more, this Avocado Pesto Pasta always delivers! All you have to do is boil pasta and throw some ingredients in a blender, and you'll have this easy dish ready in no time. Adding avocado gives the pesto a rich creaminess plus a boost of healthy fat that still packs in all the flavors we love. You can also easily turn this recipe into a gluten-free or vegan-friendly meal if you like.
INGREDIENTS
– 8 ounces pasta gluten-free if necessary – ¼ cup fresh basil – 1 avocado peeled and pitted – ½ cup extra virgin olive oil – ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese rennet free; substitute ¼ cup nutritional yeast to make vegan – ⅓ cup pine nuts – 1 lemon zest and juice – 1 tablespoon minced garlic – ½ teaspoon sea salt – ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper – ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper – ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes dehydrated and chopped – For serving: crushed red pepper and additional parmesan cheese