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Avocado pesto pasta with hot-smoked salmon
Avocado pesto pasta with hot-smoked salmon
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Basil avocado pesto pasta with hot-smoked salmon, tomato, and extra avocado.
Ingredients:
  • 375g fettuccine
  • 750.00 ml fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 18.40 gm walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tsp lemon rind, finely grated
  • 65.63 gm lemon juice
  • 2 avocados
  • 36.40 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 100g baby rocket
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 185g peppered hot-smoked salmon, skin removed, flaked
  • Fresh basil leaves, to serve
Instructions:
  • Prepare pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Save ¼ cup of the cooking water. Cover the pasta to keep it warm.
  • Combine basil, garlic, walnuts, lemon zest, and juice in a food processor until finely chopped. Add in roughly chopped avocado, oil, and 2 tablespoons of reserved cooking water. Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add the remaining tablespoon of cooking liquid to adjust consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, pesto, rocket, tomato, and salmon. Slice the remaining avocado. Serve the pasta topped with sliced avocado and basil leaves.

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