Pasta with Avocado Pesto

Name: Pasta with Avocado Pesto
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 400 grams fettuccine pasta; salt; 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted, for the pesto; 1 bunch basil, for the pesto; 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, for the pesto; 2 avocados, for the pesto; 2 tablespoons lime juice, for the pesto; 4 tablespoons Oli de Nutrioli® extra virgin olive oil, for the pesto (60 ml); 3 cloves garlic, for the pesto; salt and pepper; 1/4 cups cherry tomato, for garnish; Parmesan cheese, for garnish; basil, for garnish

Nutrioli

Avocado is one of our favorite ingredients, due to its high content of omegas and antioxidants, and this time is no exception with a delicious combination of toasted pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and basil accompanied by fettuccine.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 27-10-2017

Preparation

25 mins

15 mins

Low

Heat water, add salt, and cook the pasta for 13 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside. For the pesto, blend the pine nuts, basil, parmesan cheese, avocado, lemon juice, Nutrioli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Serve the pasta on a plate and top it with the pesto. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and basil