Pulse Pasta Green Peas Penne with Avocado Pesto and Prawns

Method

1. In a pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook as per packet directions.
2. Meanwhile, for the pesto, place avocado, pine nuts, garlic, chilli, lemon zest and basil into a food processor.
3. While the food processor is running, add olive oil, lemon juice and enough water needed to create a smooth pesto. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. For the prawns, heat a frying pan on medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
5. Place garlic and prawns into the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until prawns are cooked.
6. Remove pasta from pot and add to pan.
7. Stir through pesto and if needed add some pasta water to thin out the pesto. Add salt and pepper to taste.