Avocado Pesto Linguine

Servings:  Prep:   Cook:   Total:
   4      10 mins 15 mins 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

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.
2. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
3. 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.
4. 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.)

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