Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

Ingredients (18)

• For the Creamy Pesto:
• 1 cup packed basil leaves
• 1 cup packed spinach leaves
• 1/2 large avocado
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
• For the Pasta and Tomatoes:
• 12 oz pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic,
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
• Crushed red pepper flakes,
• Basil leaves,
• Parmesan cheese,