# What you’ll need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz macaroni or short pasta
02 - 1 tsp salt for pasta water
→ Avocado Pesto Sauce
03 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
04 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
05 - 2 cloves garlic
06 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon
09 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant milk
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh basil leaves
14 - Cracked black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - Combine avocados, basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, milk, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional milk if needed to achieve silky consistency.
03 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour avocado pesto sauce over pasta and toss gently to coat thoroughly. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen sauce as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately while warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and cracked black pepper if desired.
