CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO - DELISH!
A creamy pesto without the cream! This pesto sauce is delicious and I guarantee you'll never make it a different way again! Double recipe for a full pound of pasta.
Provided by Nicmic921
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked through, but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp to boiling water and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain penne and shrimp; transfer back to empty pot.
- Blend avocado, lemon juice, basil, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add olive oil and pulse until creamy. Remove blade from food processor and stir diced tomatoes into the creamy pesto. Transfer pesto to pot with pasta and shrimp; stir to coat. Serve with about 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
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yasir Ateeq
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. It's also a great option for a vegetarian meal.
Abdullah All Mahmud
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto flavor is strong enough to balance out the avocado flavor.
Miraj Via
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy avocado sauce and the pesto flavor.
Raffi Ullah
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of avocado, pesto, and pasta.
Runa shorkar
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this sauce. It's perfect for coating the pasta and vegetables.
Elvis Elili
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Blessing Ubani
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the avocado and pesto flavors complemented each other. This dish is a great way to add some healthy fats and nutrients to your diet.
Faizan ibrahim
[email protected]This avocado pesto pasta is a great way to use up leftover avocado. It's also a healthy and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Arshad Wasi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Pabitra Thapa
[email protected]This creamy avocado pesto pasta is a delightful dish that combines the creaminess of avocado with the tangy flavor of pesto. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.