Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 medium avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded (about 12 ounces total)
- 3 cups baby arugula leaves (3 ounces)
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
Directions
Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place in a serving bowl.
Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocados and place in a food processor. Add the arugula, basil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss together. Add the cheese and almonds and toss together until coated, adding the pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce
Photo: Linguine with Avocado and Arugula Pesto Recipe
















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By rosie.salas06
Conroe, TX
on March 18, 2013
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I have been wanting to make this since I saw the show and it was awesome! Super creamy with a little spice, YUM! Grilled some shrimp to go with it too and it was great. Super easy too!
By bellalorenz
on March 18, 2013
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I have made this a few times now.....the pesto is yummy on more than just pasta!! I use lemon instead of lime. It makes a wonderful sandwich spread too.
By janet.salinas_1...
San Antonio, TX
on March 06, 2013
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This dish is so good my family could not stop eating! I did cut down on the salt to just 1/2 tsp and it tasted great. Thanks again Giada!
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