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Avocado Spinach Pesto Pasta in a white bowl with a black fork
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5 from 3 votes

Avocado Spinach Pesto Pasta

This homemade avocado spinach pesto pasta is made with basil, spinach, pine nuts, creamy avocado, garlic and a hint of lemon. There’s no added oil, it’s easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado pesto pasta, spinach pesto
Servings: 4
Author: Briana

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta dry
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/2 avocado large
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons water plus more if necessary
  • 1/4 cup dairy free parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  • Make the pesto by adding the basil, spinach, avocado, garlic, pine nuts and lemon juice to a food processor and pulse for 20 seconds or until the pesto is combined. Slowly add the olive oil to food processor and pulse for about 10 - 15 minutes to combine.
  • Add in the water and process again until completely smooth. You may like to add more water to get it to your desired consistency.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in the dairy free parmesan cheese.
  • Add the pesto to the pasta by transferring a little at a time, and mix until combined. Add more pesto until ingredients are fully coated to your liking.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Although HalfPastHungry.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on which products you use, the brand that was purchased, or in other unforeseeable ways. HalfPastHungry.com will not be held liable for any reliance on given nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your physician first.

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