Avocado Cilantro Pesto Linguine

Ingredients

• 200 g Linguine
• 1 Ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 Garlic clove
• 2 tbsp Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions (about 9‑11 minutes), then drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, combine the avocado flesh, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce consistency.

3. 3

   Toss the hot linguine with the avocado‑cilantro pesto, coating evenly; serve immediately topped with toasted pepitas.