Creamy GEM® avocado pesto with orecchiette pasta

Prep15
Cook30
Serves1

This delicious pasta dish by Lucy and Lentils is the perfect mix of creamy GEM^® avocado pesto and delicious pasta. A perfect recipe for the whole family.

Creamy GEM® Avocado Pesto with Orecchiette Pasta

Ingredients

400g orechiette pasta

GEM® avocado pesto

1 GEM® avocado, peeled and stone removed
2 cloves garlic 
20g basil 
35g cup pine nuts 
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of salt 
4 tbsp olive oil

Method

Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions
While the pasta is cooking, put all the pesto ingredients (reserving a few basil leaves) into a blender and mix until smooth.
Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Mix the pesto in with the cooked pasta, adding a little of the cooking water if needed to loosen the mixture.
Serve with a grind of black pepper, garnished with the remaining basil leaves, with your favourite vegetables or a side salad if desired.

Per Serving ---g
Energy kJ / kcal 1000 / 239
Fat g 11.9
Saturates g 1.9
Carbohydrate g 26.3
Sugars g 0.9
Fibre g 2.8
Protein g 5.4
Salt g 0.5

What a Gem®

Gem® is the richest, creamiest avocado you’re ever likely to taste. It’s also so versatile which makes Gem® a perfect choice for use in all kinds of recipes.

About Gem® Avocados