Vegan Avocado Basil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 packed cup fresh basil
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 12 oz (340 g) pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Blend avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper until smooth.

3. 3

   Add 2 to 4 tablespoons warm pasta water and blend again.

4. 4

   Toss the sauce with hot pasta off the heat.

5. 5

   Add more pasta water only if needed and serve immediately.