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Penne with Avocado Pesto
Penne with Avocado Pesto made with creamy, ripe avocado, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil makes a deliciously quick weeknight meal.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen📖 carriesexperimentalkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- food processor
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat with a little salt; then add the pasta. Cook until the pasta is al dente; then drain.
2
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop out the fleshy, green part; then add it to a food processor.
3
Next, add the cheese, garlic, basil, lemon juice and oil. Pulse until well blended and creamy. It should have a smooth consistency.
garlic2 cloveslemon juice2 tablespoons
4
Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl; then add the tomatoes and avocado pesto. Mix well.
Nutrition Facts
calories
346 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
250 mg
protein Content
12 g
cholesterol Content
4 mg
carbohydrate Content
58 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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