Creamy Sundried Tomato and Avocado Pesto

The only ingredients in this pesto recipe are avocado, sundried tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes, and they blend together in just a few minutes in a food processor. The rich creaminess of the sauce comes from fresh avocado, and the sundried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and a lovely pop of red. This is the perfect way to put your garden basil to use when your go-to homemade pesto recipe is feeling a bit stale.

12 ounces spaghetti (I used brown rice pasta), cooked according to package instructions with ½ cup cooking water reserved
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
1/2 cup sliced sundried tomatoes
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Optional Garnishes
basil
drizzle of olive oil
sprinkle of malden sea salt

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