PASTA WITH AVOCADO PESTO

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Preparation: 0 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Total Time: 0 min
Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2.0002 large California avocados, peeled and chopped
  • 1.0001 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2.0002 garlic cloves
  • 1.0001 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1.5001 ½ tsp. salt, divided
  • 0.250¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1.0001 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
  • 16.00016 oz. bow tie pasta, cooked
  • 0.500½ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1.0001 (3-ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Process first 4 ingredients, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Set pesto aside.
  2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Cook spinach, pasta, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with avocado pesto and pine nuts. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

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