Need an easy recipe for this week or for your #meatlessmonday? This easy peasy avocado pesto pasta is so creamy, flavorful, and comforting. You literally place all pesto ingredients into a food processor and bam๐ฅ, you get the tastiest and silkiest avocado pesto! I make this often because itโs quick, healthy, and everyone loves it! Leaving the recipe for you below! Make sure to save it in case you are feeling lazy one night but want a bomb tasting dinner! โฃ๐ฅ
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1 large avocado โฃ
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packedโฃ
1 large clove garlicโฃ
1/3 cup raw cashewsโฃ
juice of half a large lemon โฃ
1/2 tsp saltโฃ
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper, or to tasteโฃ
2 Tbsp nutritional yeastโฃ
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilโฃ
3 Tbsp water โฃ
16 oz pasta of choice (use GF if needed)โฃ
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Prepare pasta according to packageโs directions. โฃ
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Meanwhile, add the rest of the ingredients into a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Add the pesto to the cooked and drained pasta. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and/or lemon juice if needed. Serve and enjoy!
