I love creamy pastas, but without cheese, and this sauce will be just as creamy and cheesy as a nice Alfredo sauce without the calories but still getting some heart healthy fat from the avocados and nuts. Kids love it too, and its super easy and fast!!
1 Lb. Linguine (I used a Mung Bean Fettucini from Whole foods, no gluten)
1 bunch fresh basil
1/2 Cup pine nuts, if you don't have any any nut will do, almonds or cashews
2 avocados pitted and peeled
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup of olive oil
Frehshly Ground Pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or sliced sundried tomatoes , optional
Bring water to a boil, add salt, cook pasta according to direction. Drain and set aside.
Make the pesto by combining basil, pine nuts, avocados , lemon juice, garlic, and oil in the food processor. And now comes the difficult part!!:) Process until smooth, season generously with salt and pepper.
Toss pasta with pesto. Top with tomatoes, garnish with basil. And there you have it in less than 10 minutes you have a delicious, healthy, nursing and easy creamy pasta dish!!
