Servings: 4

2 avocados, halved 2 avocados, halved
1 cup basil leaves 1 cup basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted & cooled ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted & cooled
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil ¼ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed 1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups uncooked penne pasta 4 cups uncooked penne pasta

Follow packaged directions to cook penne. Drain, set aside to let cool.
Place avocados, pine nuts, basil, garlic & olive oil into a food processor & blend until smooth. Transfer from processor into a bowl.
Stir through half the Parmesan, then add the penne.
Gently toss to distribute pesto.
Sprinkle remaining parmesan & add salt & pepper to serve.

From September 2019 Australian Womens weekly magazine (page 143)  From September 2019 Australian Womens weekly magazine (page 143)