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Recipe for Pasta with Pesto, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes

Yields3 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Today I offer you a pasta dish. A vegetarian dish, budget-friendly, delicious, and light. Moreover, it is very easy and quick to make. Perfect for a weekday evening.

Ingredients
 250 uncooked spaghetti
 1 Avocado
 1 lemon juice
 150 pasta cooking water
 50 grated parmesan
 Salt
 Pepper
 250 Cherry tomato
 6 basil for serving (optional)
Directions
1

Cook the spaghetti al dente according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving one cup of the cooking water.

2

Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and place it in a food processor. Add the lemon juice and blend until smooth.

3

Add the pesto and blend a little more.

4

In a skillet, add the avocado-pesto mixture, the pasta cooking water, and the cheese. Cook over medium heat, stirring for about 2 minutes, until the cheese melts well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5

Add the spaghetti and halved cherry tomatoes. Continue cooking for a few more minutes. Stir regularly to coat the pasta well with the sauce and heat it through.

6

To finish, serve immediately, garnished with basil.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

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