Avocado Pesto Pasta

Name: Avocado Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 ripe avocado; ½ cup toasted pine nuts; ½ cup finely grated pecorino romano cheese, (plus more for topping); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic; kosher salt and pepper; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (plus more for topping); ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound bucatini pasta; 1 cup reserved starchy pasta water; fresh basil leaves, (for garnish); lemon wedges, (for spritzing)

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, 18 Apr 2025 11:02:30 GMT