by Travegan
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Travegan's Notes:
1 pound dried linguini Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch Basil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup pine nuts Ask a question about this ingredient
2 ripe avacados, pitted and peeled Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cloves garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
freshly ground black pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook to package directions. While pasta cooks, in a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepDrain pasta. In a large serving bowl, toss pesto with hot, freshly cooked pasta and garnish each serving with a basil leaf. For an extra touch of color and flavor, top pasta with sundried tomatoes.
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