Pasta with Avocado Pesto


Course : Pasta
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


12 ounces pasta -- per VT: angel hair

2 large avocados

3 cloves garlic

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 1/2 ounces cilantro -- about 1c packed

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Meanwhile, prepare pesto by combining avocados, garlic, lemon juice, and cilantro in food processor. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour pesto over pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving. Note: We had this as main course (for 2) over tagliatelle. Served rest of sauce over fusilli as side dish (for 4).

 

Nutritional Information:

Cal 152 / Prot 4g / Fat 8g / Carb 16g / Chol .7mg / Sod 3gmg / Fiber 3g


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