
By How Sweet It Is
Avocado Pesto Pasta
Instructions
Prep:30minCook:15min
We love this avocado pesto pasta! The pesto is made with basil, toasted pine nuts, ripe avocado, pecorino romano and a hint of lemon. It is so summery and delicious, and absolutely wonderful tossed with hot pasta.
Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:40:45 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Glycemic Load
51
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories893.4 kcal (45%)
Total Fat50.1 g (72%)
Carbs91.9 g (35%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein22.3 g (45%)
Sodium361.5 mg (18%)
Fiber6.7 g (24%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

4 cupsfresh basil leaves

1avocado
ripe

½ cuptoasted pine nuts

½ cuppecorino romano cheese
finely grated, plus more for topping

2 tablespoonslemon juice

4cloves garlic

kosher salt

pepper

¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
plus more for topping

½ cupextra-virgin olive oil

1 poundbucatini pasta

1 cuppasta water
reserved, starchy

fresh basil leaves
for garnish

lemon wedges
for spritzing
Instructions
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Notes
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Easy
Fresh
Go-to
Kid-friendly
One-dish