Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

Dressing
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 15 almonds
• 2 garlic cloves
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• Dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 -1 cup of fresh basil (optional)
Salad
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 2 -4 cups cooked brown rice pasta depending if you want this as a side dish or full meal

Instructions

1. Add the flesh of the avocado, spinach, basil, almonds, garlic, lime juice, sea salt, and chili flakes (if using) to a food processor.
2. Process for 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, or until smooth and creamy.
3. If it’s too thick add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Take a taste and adjust seasoning. Add olive oil and set aside.
5. Transfer cooked and rinsed pasta to a large serving bowl, add pesto and halved cherry tomatoes and mix well. Top with grated parmesan.
6. Serve immediately!

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