CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
Easy and fresh, this Avocado Pesto Pasta is perfect for warm weather, made with fresh basil, tangy lime, creamy avocado and a sprinkle of Parmesan in just 20 minutes!
Provided by Michelle
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain remaining and set aside.
- Add remaining ingredients to the food processor. Process until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- To pasta, add 2 cups pesto and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
- Serve topped with additional pepitas, Parmesan, and basil.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 1628 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g
CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
The addition of avocado lends a lovely creamy texture to this pesto. The ripe fruit imparts richness to the sauce, while nutty roasted pepitas add a deep toasty flavor. If you can only find raw pepitas, simply toss them with olive oil and salt, then toast in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until they start to pop and turn golden brown. Shower the dressed pasta with more crunchy pepitas for a nice contrast to the velvety sauce. Leftover pesto can be refrigerated for two days; press the surface with plastic wrap to avoid discoloration (any browned areas on top should be scraped off before using). The pesto also makes a tasty avocado toast, sandwich spread or crudité dip.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse pepitas and garlic until finely chopped. Halve avocado, discard the pit and scoop out flesh. (You should have about 3/4 cup, or 5 ounces.) Add avocado flesh, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to food processor and pulse until chunky.
- Add cheese and basil to food processor. With motor running, drizzle in 1/2 cup water, then drizzle in oil until well blended, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer 2 cups of pesto to a large bowl. Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Add pasta and pasta water to pesto in large bowl and toss until pasta is nicely coated in sauce.
- Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top with more pepitas, cheese and basil.
CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO - DELISH!
A creamy pesto without the cream! This pesto sauce is delicious and I guarantee you'll never make it a different way again! Double recipe for a full pound of pasta.
Provided by Nicmic921
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked through, but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp to boiling water and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain penne and shrimp; transfer back to empty pot.
- Blend avocado, lemon juice, basil, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add olive oil and pulse until creamy. Remove blade from food processor and stir diced tomatoes into the creamy pesto. Transfer pesto to pot with pasta and shrimp; stir to coat. Serve with about 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO
This creamy pesto is indulgent without being overly rich, thanks to heart-healthy avocado and just a touch of olive oil. Also, since it uses a fresh avocado for its creamy consistency, rather than pricey Parmesan cheese, it's less expensive to make than traditional pesto.
Provided by Gabi Moskowitz
Categories Condiment/Spread Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Basil Pine Nut Avocado Healthy Vegan Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 1 cup pesto
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. With machine running, slowly stream in the lemon juice, olive oil, and water as needed to achieve a smooth pesto. Puree until completely blended and creamy.
- 2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3. Use immediately or keep, refrigerated, for up to four hours.
CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
If you're searching for the perfect summer garden pasta, you'll love this quick and easy recipe! The combination of creamy avocado and flavorful pesto in this simple pasta dis is perfect for lunch or dinner. But the best part about this meat-free dish is how quick it is to make. Whether you're looking for a flavorful side dish or vegetarian dinner idea, this recipe for creamy avocado pesto pasta is sure to be a hit at the table.
Provided by angela @marathonsandmotivation
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a bit of salt to the water. Add the pasta and stir occasionally until ready. Make sure it is soft but still firm to bite so it doesn't break.
- Strain the pasta and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small pan, toast the almonds over medium high heat, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them from the heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- In a food processor or blender, add the basil, almonds, garlic, avocado, spinach, olive oil, and lime juice, blend until combined.
- Slowly add in the water until it is your desired consistency. Make sure you don't add too much at a time so it doesn't get too thin.
- Place the pasta in a large and gently fold in the avocado pesto sauce.
- Garnish with pepper flakes, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, or Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 1172 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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