*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                         Pasta with Avocado Pesto

Recipe By     : Vegetarian Times (July 94)
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main courses, vegetarian*        Pasta*
                Quick dishes*                    Side dishes, starches *

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12      ounces        pasta -- per VT: angel hair
                        avocados - 2 large or 3 small
   3      cloves        garlic -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   lemon juice
   2 1/2  ounces        cilantro -- about 1c packed
     1/3  cup           grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Meanwhile, prepare pesto by combining avocados, garlic, lemon juice, and 
cilantro in food processor.
Process until smooth, about 1 minute.

Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Pour pesto over pasta; toss well.
Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Cal 152 / Prot 4g / Fat 8g / Carb 16g / Chol .7mg / Sod 3gmg / Fiber 3g 

Note: We had this as main course (for 2) over tagliatelle. 
Served rest of sauce over fusilli as side dish (for 4).

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