Avocado Pesto Pasta

Avocado pesto is a healthier alternative to traditional pesto sauce, as it replaces the use of butter and cheese with the creaminess of avocado.

This is vegan, high protein and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Avocado Pesto Pasta

Cooking Method: Blending, Boiling Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Pasta
• 2 unit Avocado
• 1 cup Basil Leaves
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the avocado, basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the avocado pesto sauce until well coated.
4. Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 430kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.