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Pasta with Lemon Basil Avocado Sauce

Pasta with Lemon Basil Avocado Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup short cut pasta, like conchiglie (use whole wheat or gluten-free if you wish)
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomates; sliced
  • Toasted pepitas (optional); for topping
  • Fresh basil; for topping
Sauce
  • 3/4 cup lightly mashed avocado (about 1 medium avocado)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons hot pasta water
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reserving 2 tablespoons of hot pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, pulse then blend the avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, and basil until creamy.
  3. While blending, add the hot water.
  4. Season with black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  5. Drain the pasta, then fold the pasta with the sauce in the hot pan.
  6. Fold in the cherry tomatoes.
  7. Top with pepitas and fresh basil if you wish.
  8. Serve with black pepper and red pepper flakes.