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Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

20 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€
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Ingredients

2 people
  • pastaGrains200 g
  • avocado (ripe, pitted and peeled)Produce1 piece
  • fresh basil (leaves picked)Produce30 g
  • garlic (peeled)Produce1 piece
  • pine nutsNuts & seeds30 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

802kcal

Carbs
78 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
48 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Food processor
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water.
    Step 1
  2. Make the avocado pesto

    • Blend the avocado, basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil and lemon juice until smooth.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    Step 2
  3. Combine and serve

    • Toss the hot pasta with the avocado pesto, loosening with a splash of cooking water.
    • Serve immediately with extra parmesan.
    Step 3