Avocado-Garlic Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g penne pasta
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 50 g queso fresco
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the penne in salted boiling water according to package directions (about 10-11 minutes), then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, blend the avocado, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.

3. 3

   Toss the hot penne with the avocado‑garlic pesto, mixing until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Plate the pasta, crumble queso fresco on top, and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.