Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Avocado Basil Pesto Recipe
A delicious italian recipes recipe featuring whole wheat spaghetti with avocado basil pesto recipe. Perfect for a nutritious meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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Step 1: To begin making Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Avocado Basil Pesto, first cook the spaghetti
Step 2: Begin by setting a large pot of water, with a little salt and a drizzle of olive oil, on a high flame
Step 3: Bring the water to a rolling boil
Step 4: Then, lower the flame and drop the pasta into it
Step 5: Cook for about 7-8 minutes, or as per the instructions on the package, until the pasta is cooked al-dente
Step 6: Drain the pasta in a colander, retaining the water in which the spaghetti is cooked, by collecting it in in a separate bowl
Step 7: Do not drain the spaghetti completely, so that it does not dry out while you prepare the pesto
Step 8: Next, prepare the pesto
Step 9: In a mixer/grinder or food processor, add the basil, avocado, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pulse in bursts of 4-5 seconds until it is disintegrated
Step 10: Then run the grinder again so it comes together in a smooth paste
Step 11: If you need to add water to help it run better and turn smooth, add some of the water used to cook the pasta
Step 12: In a serving bowl or a platter, mix together the cooked spaghetti and pasta
Step 13: Sprinkle as much salt as is needed and combine
Step 14: Drizzle a little bit of the water used to cook the pasta to help mix it evenly
Step 15: Serve the Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Avocado Basil Pesto with a sprig of basil for garnish and a drizzle of olive oil
Step 16: Since the recipe doesn't use any cheese in the pesto, you can add grated cheddar or parmesan while preparing the pesto or even as a garnish when serving
Step 17: Serve Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Avocado Basil Pesto along with Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Carrot Soup and Chickpea Orange Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes for a weeknight dinner