Avocado Pesto Linguine

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, ripe

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (extra for garnish)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ extra virgin olive oil

• Water as needed

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Linguine

Directions

1. In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. While ingredients are blending, drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil.

2. Thin out the pesto by adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a smooth, but not runny consistency.

3. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste.

4. Cook linguine in boiling water until al dente.

5. In a large bowl combine the pesto and cherry tomatoes with the cooked linguine.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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