Name: Avocado Pesto Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: kosher salt; 1 lb. fettuccine; 1/4 c. pine nuts; 2 avocados; 7 oz. prepared pesto; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided; 1/4 c. chopped basil; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet, toast pine nuts over low heat until golden brown. Shake pan to brown evenly, about 5 minutes.

Step 3Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Scoop out avocado with a spoon and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add pesto and lemon juice and pulse until avocado is incorporated and smooth.

Step 4Transfer avocado pesto into a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta and half the cheese; toss together and transfer to a platter. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, remaining cheese, basil, and red pepper flakes, then drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Avocado Pesto Fettuccine

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