Pesto with avocado and basil: creamy and nutritious

A short pasta served with an avocado and basil pesto. The result is a creamier, more nutritious and tasty sauce.

An incredible combination of avocado with basil and a light pepper flavor.

Recipe for 2 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Vegetarian

Preparation: 00:40

Interval: 00:10

TOOLS

1 cutting board(s), 1 skillet(s) for cooking pasta, 1 skillet or large skillet, 1 colander (optional), 1 bowl(s)

EQUIPMENT

conventional + blender or mixer

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

Dough ingredients

– 200 g of penne (or whatever you prefer)

– Salt to taste

– olive oil to taste

Basil Pesto Sauce Ingredients

– 1 unit of avocado, peeled and cut into cubes

– 1/3 cup(s) toasted unsalted cashews, roughly chopped

– 1 cup(s) basil (leaves)

– 1 clove(s) of minced garlic

– 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan

– 1/2 cup(s) of extra virgin olive oil

– Salt to taste

Finishing ingredients

– grated parmesan to taste

– 1 piece(s) biquinho pepper, seeded, chopped (optional)

– olive oil to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Separate all the ingredients and utensils for the recipe.

2. Clean, chop and cut all the ingredients, except the avocado, which must be cut when serving to prevent it from blackening.

3. Bring a pot of water to boil to cook the pasta.

4. Grate the parmesan (pesto and finishing), if you have not purchased it already grated.

PREPARATION:

Basil pesto:

1. In a blender or with a food processor, mix the olive oil with the chestnuts, basil, garlic and parmesan – if using the blender, use the pulse function.

2. Add ice or a little cold water to prevent the basil from oxidizing.

3. Blend several times, until you obtain a not very homogeneous mixture, the basil must be cut into mini particles, it must not turn into a paste.

4. Season with salt and set aside.

Pasta:

1. Salt the boiling water, add the penne and cook, following the time indicated on the package.

APPETITE OR DESSERT (optional):

If you choose to prepare an appetizer or dessert, take the time to prepare it while the pasta cooks.

Pasta:

1. While the pasta is cooking, peel the avocado and cut it into cubes.

2. Drain the pasta, reserving the cooking water.

3. Return the dough to the pan or place in a pan over low heat and drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking and keep warm.

Basil and avocado pesto:

1. In a bowl, add the avocado cubes to the pesto, mixing, but without breaking it down completely.

2. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more pasta cooking water.

3. Adjust the salt.

Pasta and sauce with basil and avocado pesto:

1. Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix carefully so that it is completely covered.

2. Spread the finely chopped pepper over the dough.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Serve the pasta on a serving plate or directly on plates, preferably tall.

2. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

3. Serve the grated parmesan separately.

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Source: Terra

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