Avocado Pesto Pasta

By cmkasaras

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguini
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 1/2 c pine nuts
• 2 avocados, pitted and peeled
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 c olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook linguini. Set aside.

Pesto: In food processor, combine all of the above ingredients except salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss with pasta.

Optional: top with vegan mozzarella or parmesan, cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes

Garnish with a basil leaf.