vegetarisch
huisgemaakt
gemakkelijk
sausjes
diner
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
This delicious pasta is full of flavor and nutrients. The combination of creamy avocado and fresh pesto makes this dish irresistible. It is perfect for a quick weekday dinner or a cozy shared lunch.
Prep time
20 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 200 grams whole wheat pasta
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 30 grams pine nuts
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Nutrition facts
fat
22g
kcal
560
carbs
80g
protein
18g
Instructions
- 1 Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging.
- 2 While the pasta is cooking, place the avocado, basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- 3 Add the sauce to the cooked pasta and stir well until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce. Add some pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- 4 Garnish with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!
