Linguine with Avocado Pesto
1 lb Linguine 1 c Chopped fresh basil packed 1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley packed 2 ts Crushed garlic 1 Ripe avocado,peeled chopped 2 tb Olive oil 1/4 c Parmensan cheese 1 c Chicken ...
Ingredients
- 1lblinguine
- 1cup chopped fresh basil packed
- 1/4cup chopped fresh parsley packed
- 2tsp crushed garlic
- 1ripe avocado,peeled chopped
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1/4cup parmensan cheese
- 1cup chicken stock or water
Directions
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1 lb Linguine 1 c Chopped fresh basil packed 1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley packed 2 ts Crushed garlic 1 Ripe avocado,peeled chopped 2 tb Olive
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Cook pasta in boling water according to package instruction or until firm to bite
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Drain and place in serving bowl
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In food processor puree basil, parsley, garlic, avocado, oil, 2 tbsp of the Parmensan cheese, stock and lemon juice until smooth
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Pour over pasta
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Sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining Parmensan cheese
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tips: Even with lemon juice the pesto may discolour, if this happens, skim off the darkened surface and discard
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Toast pine nuts in a skillet on stove top for 2 to 3 minutes until brown