Serve up this fun recipe for Saint Patrick’s Day.
Saint Patrick’s Day is nearly here! Are you looking for a fun way to get into the spirit of things? Then try serving up this green recipe for Saint Patrick’s Day.
Avocado Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 lb. linguine
- 1 avocado, pitted
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, blend avocado, basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper until creamy. (For a looser texture, add another splash of olive oil.)
- Add pesto to pasta along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss well to combine. Add tomatoes and toss. Serve with more Parmesan and fresh basil sprinkled on top.
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