Name: Avocado pesto pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram spaghetti; 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves, plus extra, to serve; 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup cream; 2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, plus extra to serve; 1/2 juiced lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Avocado pesto pasta

Put a healthful twist on a traditional pesto pasta recipe! This creamy avocado pesto is indulgent without being overly rich, thanks to heart-healthy avocado and a touch of olive oil.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

375 gram spaghetti

1 cup firmly packed basil leaves, plus extra, to serve

1 avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup cream

2 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, plus extra to serve

1/2 juiced lemon

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped

Method

1.Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions, until al dente. Drain well. Return to pan.

2.Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste.

3.Toss avocado pesto through hot pasta. Serve topped with extra almonds and basil leaves.

If liked, add some shredded cooked chicken or semi sun-dried tomatoes.
Note

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