Enjoy a creamy and flavorful dinner with this avocado pesto pasta recipe. Ready in only 30 minutes, this dish combines fresh basil, ripe avocado and a hint of lemon for a nutritious and tasty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
• 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• optional: shredded parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, place avocado, basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add water to reach desired consistency
2. Drain spaghetti; return to pan. Add sauce and toss to coat. If desired, top with Parmesan, mozzarella and lime zest.