Pasta with Avocado Pesto

== Description ==
 
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 large California avocados, peeled and chopped
* 1 Cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
* 2 garlic cloves
* 1 Tbsp lemon juice
* 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
* ¼ Cup olive oil, divided
* 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
* 16 oz bow tie Pasta, cooked
* ½ Cup pine nuts, toasted
* 1 (3-ounce) package goat Cheese, crumbled
== Directions ==
Process first 4 ingredients, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Set pesto aside. 
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Cook spinach, Pasta, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with avocado pesto and pine nuts. Sprinkle with Cheese, and serve immediately.
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== See also ==
Category:Avocado Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Hass avocado Recipes
Category:Pasta Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes