Pasta with Avocado Pesto

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Thin Spaghetti (2oz), 13.25 ozAvocados, California (Haas), 2 fruit without skin and seedsGarlic, 3 cloves, choppedLemon Juice, 3 fl oz (or juice of 1 lemon)Cilantro, raw, 2.5 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated, .33 cup (optional)
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Meanwhile, prepare pesto by combining avocados, garlic, lemon juice, and cilantro in a food processor. Process until smooth (about 1 minute)

Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Pour pesto over pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIKKIWINSOR.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.9
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 80.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
  • Protein: 8.5 g

Member Reviews
  • JOOLS1961
    I used basil instead of coriander....awesome! - 6/6/13
  • SUZETHD
    Delicious!

    A tip: If the sauce is too thick, just use a little pasta water to get it to blend better. - 4/18/12
  • MEGANHALLINAN
    Delicious and so easy to throw together! - 3/18/12