Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta by Sinyasthecookingdad

Ingredients

• 250g pasta of choice
• 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 30g pine nuts
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.
3. Blend the avocado, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
4. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta water over medium heat until heated through, about 5 min.
5. Toss the hot pasta with the avocado mixture in a large bowl, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to reach a creamy consistency over medium heat until heated through, about 5 min.
6. Serve immediately topped with the toasted pine nuts until ready to serve.