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Avocado Pesto Pasta
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Avocado Pesto Pasta

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • avocado (halved, pitted)Produce0.5 pieces
  • pastaGrains180 g
  • pine nutsNuts & seeds20 g
  • fresh basil (leaves picked)Produce20 g
  • olive oilPantry40 ml
  • garlic (peeled)Produce2 pieces
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy20 g
  • saltSpices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

623kcal

Carbs
73 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
31 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
    • Reserve a little pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 1
  2. Blend the avocado pesto

    • Add the avocado, pine nuts, basil, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan and salt to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Step 2
  3. Combine and serve

    • Pour the sauce into a pan and warm it gently.
    • Add the pasta and toss to coat.
    • Stir in a splash of pasta water to make it saucy, then serve.
    Step 3