Name: Avocado Pesto Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 lb. fettuccine -; 1/4 c. pine nuts -; 2 avocados -; 7 oz. prepared pesto -; 1 tbsp. lemon juice -; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided -; 1/4 c. chopped basil -; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling -

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Ingredients for - Avocado Pesto Fettuccine

1. Kosher salt -

2. 1 lb. fettuccine -

3. 1/4 c. pine nuts -

4. 2 avocados -

5. 7 oz. prepared pesto -

6. 1 tbsp. lemon juice -

7. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided -

8. 1/4 c. chopped basil -

9. 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

10. Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling -

How to cook deliciously - Avocado Pesto Fettuccine

1. Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet, toast pine nuts over low heat until golden brown. Shake pan to brown evenly, about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Scoop out avocado with a spoon and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add pesto and lemon juice and pulse until avocado is incorporated and smooth.

4. Stage

Transfer avocado pesto into a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta and half the cheese; toss together and transfer to a platter. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, remaining cheese, basil, and red pepper flakes, then drizzle with olive oil and serve.