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Spicy Chipotle Pesto Pasta

This pesto is unbelievably easy to make, and this pasta packs in quite a punch. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

Ingredients
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more, to taste
  • β…“ cup grated Parmesan
  • ΒΌ cup pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • β…“ cup olive oil
  • β…“ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. To make the pesto, combine chipotle peppers, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream and Greek yogurt until emulsified; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pesto, corn, black beans and tomatoes.
  4. Serve immediately with avocado and cilantro, if desired.