Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

Serves: 8

Ingredients


Avocado Pesto Sauce

1 bunch of fresh basil
1 bunch of fresh parsley
1/4 cup pistachios
5 cloves garlic
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 cup ripe, Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled
1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp. pepper, or to taste

Pasta

1/8 tsp. salt
1 lb. whole wheat pasta (or your favorite pasta)
2 Tbsp. avocado oil
1 small white onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) package of pre-sliced Portabella mushrooms
1 red pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded, peeled diced

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.