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Ivy Lane Designs

Avocado Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. of your favorite pasta (I used brown rice penne)

1 bunch of fresh basil, reserve some leaves to use as a garnish

2 avocados, pitted and peeled

1/2 c. pine nuts

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

3 cloves garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta in boiling water per package instructions.  Drain.

To make the pesto sauce, combine the following in food processor:  fresh basil, pine nuts, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and vegetable broth.  Process until creamy.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Combine pasta and pesto sauce.  Garnish each plate with remaining fresh basil leaves.

Enjoy!

~Merrill ♥