Recipe

		Linguine with Avocado and Arugula Pesto
		Serving Size - 6
		Prepared By - DnD
		Recipe Rating * * * * *	Printer Friendly Recipe

1 pound linguine or twist pasta

2 medium avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded (about 12 ounces total)

3 cups baby arugula leaves (3 ounces)

1 packed cup fresh basil leaves

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)

2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place in a serving bowl. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocados and place in a food processor. Add the arugula, basil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss together. Add the cheese and almonds and toss together until coated, adding the pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce