Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

Name: Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine); 1 large ripe avocado; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast); 1 lemon, juiced; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

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This Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta is a game-changer for quick, healthy, and satisfying meals. Ripe avocado is blended with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to create a luxuriously smooth and vibrant green sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. Unlike traditional pesto, it requires no cooking and comes together in minutes in a food processor. The avocado adds healthy fats and a creamy texture without any heavy cream. It's perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant summer dinner, or whenever you need a pasta fix that feels nourishing and indulgent at the same time. Top with cherry tomatoes and extra basil for a fresh finish.

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A bowl of pasta with creamy green avocado pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings3 servings

Equipment

Food processor or blenderPot for pasta

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2
While pasta cooks, add avocado, basil, garlic, nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
3
Season the pesto generously with salt and pepper.
4
In a large bowl, combine the drained hot pasta with the avocado pesto. Toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired creaminess.
5
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Leckere Rezepte

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