Avocado Pesto
Ingredients
2 bunches of Cilantro
1 1/2 cups of Almonds
1 cup of Asiago cheese, shredded
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil
2 avocados, pitted and skins removed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 medium onion diced and divided
3/4 cup of diced tomatoes
1 pound dried pasta
Directions
Cook the pasta as directed on the package
In the food processor chop the almonds into small pieces
Add half the diced onions to almonds and process until smooth
Next, add the cilantro and pulse to incorporate
Add avocados, salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper, pulse to incorporate
Now turn the food processor on and stream the olive oil until the mixture is completely smooth.
At the bottom of a large bowl add the pesto and a little more than half of the cheese with a 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water and mix well.
Now add the pasta, tomatoes, and the balance of the onions and toss
Top with the remaining cheese
Enjoy Cooking
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