Ingredients
¾ cup pine nuts, toasted, plus more for garnish
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 ½ ripe hass avocados, plus half for garnish
2 -3tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups fresh basil, washed and drained
½ cup olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
250 g pasta of choice (uncooked weight)
¼ cup reserved pasta water (you may need more)
100 g cherry tomatoes (optional)
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta to package directions.
2
In a food processor add 1 & ½ avocados, garlic, lemon juice and pulse until roughly chunky.
3
Add pine nuts, parmesan, basil, salt and pepper, blend until almost blended, but still a little chunky, be sure to scrape down sides of processor.
4
While processor is still running, drizzle in olive oil until all blended in.
5
To a bowl add one cup of pesto along with some reserved pasta water and whisk.
6
Add pasta to pesto and mix until completely coated, you may need to add a little more pasta water.
7
Garnish with sliced avocado, roasted tomatoes and pine nuts, enjoy!
Ingredients
¾ cup pine nuts, toasted, plus more for garnish
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 ½ ripe hass avocados, plus half for garnish
2 -3tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups fresh basil, washed and drained
½ cup olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
250 g pasta of choice (uncooked weight)
¼ cup reserved pasta water (you may need more)
100 g cherry tomatoes (optional)