Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
 
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Hazel & Cacao:
Recipe type: Savoury
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • Pasta of choice ( I used wholewheat or wholemeal spelt)
  • 2 cups tightly packed basil (stems removed)
  • 4 TBSP pine nuts (or nuts seeds of choice)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • juice 1 lemon
  • 4 TBSP nutritional yeast
  • salt to taste
  • 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 TBSP water or as needed
  • 1 large avocado
Method
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions
  2. In a food processor combine all pesto ingredients (except avocado) and process until smooth and creamy like pesto. Adjust seasoning and consistency by adding more water if needed. Once the pesto is to your liking, add the flesh of 1 avocado and blend again.
  3. Once pasta is cooked, drain water and pour pesto avocado sauce over pasta and mix to combine. Serve with cherry tomatoes and any other toppings you like.
Recipe by Talida Voinea at https://talidavoinea.au/vegan-avocado-pesto-pasta/