Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce

From Taste of Home
Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cherry-tomato-pasta-with-avocado-sauce/

Ingredients

• 1 package proten-enriched rotini or other pasta (3½ cups uncooked)
• 2 medium ripe peeled and pitted avocados
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves halved
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• â…“ cup olive oil
• 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes halved
• ½ cup pine nuts (optional)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest (optional)

Instructions

• Cook rotini according to package directions
• Place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor pulsing until chopped (alternatively mash with a fork or use a blender). Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream
• Drain the rotini and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the avocado mixture and tomatoes then toss to coat evenly
• Sprinkle with pine nuts and add toppings as desired