Avocado Pesto Pasta
A delicious and nutrient packed pasta dish!
Ingredients
- 12 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1 large avocado, ripe
- 1 cup basil, fresh packed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add pasta, remember to reserve ½ cup of pasta water before straining
- While your pasta is cooking, add the rest of the ingredients into a food processor or blender
- Combine until smooth, add in pasta water to make blending easier
- Strain pasta
- Add pesto to cooked pasta and stir
- Top with a sprinkle of parmesan, basil, and any other toppings of your choosing for additional flavor and calories (ex. tomatoes, chicken, shrimp)
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg
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