Vegetarian Basil Pesto Fettuccini With Avocado

by hbhs07, posted in Healthy Recipes

When it comes to weekday dinner, one of the easiest choices is pasta. Different types, different dishes, but always tasty and easy to cook. If you add healthy vegetables to it, you will get healthier options. So, if you are a pasta lover, try our vegetarian basil pesto fettuccini with avocado recipe and enjoy.

Basil Pesto Fettuccini With Avocado

Vegetarian Basil Pesto Fettuccini with Avocado

Serves: 4

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 500 g fettuccini
  • 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch basil, leaves picked
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 lime, zested, juiced
  • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

Step 1

Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted filtered water to a boil. Add the fettuccini and cook for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 3

Put half the basil and half of the spinach in a food processor. Add garlic, lime zest, lime juice and half of the almonds. Process until finely chopped. Gradually add oil and mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Transfer the pasta to a large frying pan. Add three-quarters of the pesto and toss over low heat for 2 minutes, or until heated through and well coated. Remove from heat.

Basil Pesto Fettuccini With Avocado

Step 5

Divide pasta into serving bowls, top with avocado and remaining basil and spinach. Drizzle with remaining pesto. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds.

Basil Pesto Fettuccini With Avocado

Serving suggestions:

  • Serve with pickles
  • Serve with baby bocconcini

Tips:

  • Prepare the pesto in advance for later use
  • Use the pasta of your choice
  • Replace almonds with walnuts
  • Replace the basil with mint leaves
  • Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

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