Creamy Avocado Pesto - Delish! Recipe

Name: Creamy Avocado Pesto - Delish!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta; 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional); 1 avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/2 cup fresh basil, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese; 2 cloves garlic; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil, or as needed; 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes, or more to taste (optional); 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup fresh basil, or more to taste
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 cloves garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil, or as needed
1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes, or more to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked through, but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp to boiling water and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain penne and shrimp; transfer back to empty pot.
2
Blend avocado, lemon juice, basil, 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add olive oil and pulse until creamy. Remove blade from food processor and stir diced tomatoes into the creamy pesto. Transfer pesto to pot with pasta and shrimp; stir to coat. Serve with about 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, salt, and black pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta, 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional), 1 avocado, peeled and pitted, 1/2 lemon, juiced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Avocado Pesto - Delish! falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Avocado Pesto - Delish!

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