Avocado Pesto Linguine
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Avocado Pesto Linguine

1. 12 oz. linguine -
2. 1 avocado -
3. 2 c. fresh basil leaves -
4. 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil -
5. Juice of 1/2 lemon -
6. 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted -
7. Kosher salt -
8. 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved -

How to cook deliciously - Avocado Pesto Linguine

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.)