# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz macaroni or short pasta
02 - 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water
→ Avocado Pesto Sauce
03 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
04 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
05 - 2 cloves garlic
06 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
12 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh basil leaves
14 - Cracked black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining through a colander.
02 - While pasta cooks, combine avocados, basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, milk, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk as needed to achieve a silky sauce consistency.
03 - Return drained pasta to the pot and pour avocado pesto sauce over it. Toss gently to coat all pasta evenly. Gradually add reserved pasta water in small amounts to loosen the sauce to desired consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to serving dishes immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and cracked black pepper if desired.
