Avocado Pesto Sauce. 1 pound linguine 1 bunch fresh basil, reserve some leaves for garnish ½ cup pine nuts 2 avocados, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic ½ cup olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or sliced sun-dried tomatoes (optional) Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, make the pesto by combining basil, pine nuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic, and oil in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss pasta with pesto. For an extra touch of color and flavor, top pasta with cherry or sun-dried tomatoes. Divide pasta among serving bowls and garnish each serving with a basil leaf.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:51:14 +0000
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