10 Minute Avocado Pesto Pasta- Yes, Please!

Creamy Avocado Pesto is a vibrant, herbaceous, luscious pasta sauce that can be made in less than 10 minutes! Toss in your favorite pasta and enjoy this quick, healthy, delicious meal!

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Here Is What You Will Need

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-Basil -Lemon -Avocado -Garlic -Pine Nuts -Parmesan Cheese (optional) -Olive Oil -Salt & Pepper

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Simply place all the ingredients into the food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.

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Pro Tip: If you like a chunky texture to your pesto use a food processor. If you like your pesto smoother, use a high-powered blender.

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Prepare your favorite pasta noodles! I like to use fluffy potato gnocchi. Toss in sun-dried tomatoes to give your pasta even more delicious flavor!

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Mix in the avocado pesto sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

Top with toasted pine nuts, fresh parmesan, and enjoy!

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Enjoy this tasty pesto pasta on its own or serve it with your favorite protein!

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