Avocado Pesto Sauce
Ingredients List
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1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
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¼ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (Optional)
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1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
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½ cup fresh basil leaves, or to taste
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4 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, divided
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2 cloves garlic
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½ medium lemon, juiced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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¼ cup olive oil, or as needed
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¼ cup diced cherry tomatoes, or more to taste (Optional)
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Once the penne is nearly done, add the shrimp and cook until they turn bright pink and the flesh is opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. The penne should be fully cooked by now.
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While the pasta cooks, place the avocado, basil, 2 tablespoons of Romano cheese, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add olive oil and pulse again until creamy. Remove the blade and stir in the diced tomatoes.
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Drain the penne and shrimp, then return them to the pot. Add the prepared pesto, season with salt and pepper, and stir well to coat everything evenly.
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Top the dish with the remaining Romano cheese before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 480 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 50g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 480 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 145mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 17g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium 125mg | 10% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 420mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5