Budget recipes

Avocado pesto pasta for $2.65 per serve

Avocado pesto pasta for $2.65 per serve

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Pasta
Convenience recipes: Budget, four or less

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INGREDIENTS

spaghetti, 375g
basil leaves, 1 cup, firmly packed, plus extra to serve
avocado, 1, seeded, peeled, chopped
parmesan cheese, finely grated, 1/2 cup
cream, 1/2 cup
slivered almonds,
2 tablespoons, toasted, plus extra to serve
lemon, 1/2, juiced
olive oil, 1 tablespoon
garlic, 2 cloves, chopped
METHOD

  1. Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions, until al dente. Drain well. Return to pan.

  2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste.

  3. Toss avocado pesto through hot pasta. Serve topped with extra almonds and basil leaves.


TOP TIP
  • If liked, add some shredded cooked chicken or semi sun-dried tomatoes.
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