Avocado Pesto Pasta Vegan Recipe

Ingredients for Avocado Pesto Pasta Vegan

• Linguine
• Basil Leaves
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1 ripe avocado
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Sun Dried Tomato

How to Make Avocado Pesto Pasta Vegan

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add 1 pound of pasta (your choice of shape) and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3. While pasta cooks, prepare the pesto: In a food processor, combine 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
5. Add the pesto to the drained pasta and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and, optionally, sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.