Avocado Pasta with Queso Fresco

Name: Avocado Pasta with Queso Fresco
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1lb. spaghetti or similar pasta; 2 ripe avocados (large); 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 jalapeño pepper, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt, as desired; 1/2 cup Mexican queso fresco

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Prep 30 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

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If you're invited to a St. Patrick's Day party, this dish will be the perfect meal. It's vibrant, green color provides an attractive presentation and has a delicioso taste. The Latin touch of avocado will be a pleasant surprise–people usually think it's a traditional pesto. Together with crumbled queso fresco on top, this creamy combination will charm your friends and family.

by Pilar Hernandez

Updated Sep 24, 2015

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Ingredients

1lb. spaghetti or similar pasta
2 ripe avocados (large)
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeño pepper, or more to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt, as desired
1/2 cup Mexican queso fresco

Directions

1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and let cool.
2

Separately, combine the remaining ingredients (except for the cheese) and blend together in a food processor or blender until you obtain a smooth cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
3

Place the pasta in a dish and pour the sauce on top; stir well and serve with crumbled queso fresco on top.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you would like to avoid the cheese, try garnishing with chopped walnuts instead.

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If you're invited to a St. Patrick's Day party, this dish will be the perfect meal. It's vibrant, green color provides an attractive presentation and has a delicioso taste. The Latin touch of avocado will be a pleasant surprise–people usually think it's a traditional pesto. Together with crumbled queso fresco on top, this creamy combination will charm your friends and family.