Easy Avocado Pesto Pasta

Name: Easy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces avocado (roughly 1 large avocado (skin and pit removed)); 5 basil leaves; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided ); 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional); ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 ounces spaghetti (or preferred pasta); 1 pint cherry tomatoes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Sarah

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Ingredients

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6 ounces avocado (roughly 1 large avocado (skin and pit removed))5 basil leaves3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)1-2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)½ teaspoon fine sea salt8 ounces spaghetti (or preferred pasta)1 pint cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta as directed.

Step 2

In a large skillet, warm one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes then cover with a lid. Cook, jiggling skillet to roll them around every few minutes, until tomatoes begin to burst open. This shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the avocado pesto by combining all of the ingredients in a small blender (such as a NutriBullet). Add 2 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth. Taste test to see if you prefer more basil, lemon juice, or salt and add as desired.

Step 4

Drain cooked pasta then return to the pot. Add the avocado pesto then stir until evenly coated. Serve warm with blistered tomatoes, and enjoy!