# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz macaroni or short pasta of choice
02 - 1 tsp salt for pasta water
→ Avocado Pesto Sauce
03 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
04 - 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
05 - 2 cloves garlic
06 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
09 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh basil leaves
14 - Cracked black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While pasta cooks, combine avocados, basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, milk, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional milk if needed to achieve a silky sauce consistency.
03 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour in avocado pesto sauce and toss gently to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce as desired.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and cracked black pepper if preferred.
