Ingredients

• 2 large, very ripe avocados
• 2 oz fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup pistachios
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• *Pasta of your choice
• 1/4 fresh lemon

Method

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to boil, add a pinch of salt and some oil. While waiting for the water to boil, add the pistachios to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the nuts are broken down.

Step 2

Add the avocados, basil, garlic, cumin to the bowl of the processor and wiz it on high. While the pesto is forming, slowly add the oil to the mix. Stop- scrape down the sides and taste. Add any salt or pepper at this time.

Step 3

Drain your pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta and pesto in a large mixing bowl and toss around. Use the pasta water to this out the pesto. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper to top it off!

Step 4

This is the MOST IMPORTANT step. Get a plate, put a serving of pasta on it and EAT!