Avocado Pesto Pasta
Sep 08, 2025 02:56 AM
Make your pesto extra creamy and rich by adding ripe avocado! This avocado pesto recipe is lovely on pasta, sandwiches, vegetables and more.
Avocado pesto is a deliciously creamy and fun variation on classic basil pesto. This avocado pesto recipe replaces the olive oil with avocado, in addition to the usual basil, Parmesan and pine nuts. A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens and complements the flavors, and helps keep the avocado green.
You can use avocado pesto on pasta, of course. It makes a stellar veggie dip and sandwich spread, too. The one caveat is that avocados brown with time, so it’s best used immediately or stored in a jar until you’re ready to serve.
Ingredients:
- Optional: 8 to 16 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fusilli)
- ¼ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) or pine nuts
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 ounces (¾ cup) finely-grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 medium cloves garlic, sliced into a few pieces
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
- ⅔ cup (1 ounce) lightly packed fresh basil leaves
Prep Time:
7 minutes
Cook Time:
3 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
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