Avocado Pesto Linguine
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins Cook Time: 0 hours 15 mins Total Time: 0 hours 25 mins Ingredients
12 oz. linguine 1 avocado 2 c. fresh basil leaves 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted Kosher salt 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend avocado, basil, oil, lemon juice, and pine nuts until creamy. (For a looser texture, add another splash of oil.) Season with salt. In a large bowl, toss pesto, linguine, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, and tomatoes until combined. (For a looser sauce, stir in more reserved pasta water.)
