Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 8 oz. pasta or noodles (I used tagliatelle)
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil, reserve some leaves for garnish
  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt (or more or less to taste)
  • pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • (optional garnish) extra toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of generously-salted water to a boil. Add pasta or noodles, and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto by combining basil, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and oil in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Immediately after the pasta or noodles are drained, top with the pesto and gently toss until well-coated. Divide pasta among serving bowls and top with toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan.