Linguine with California Avocado Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes - California Avocados

Ingredients

• 1 lb. linguine, cooked al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water
• 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
• 1 cup baby arugula leaves
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup basil leaves, packed
• 1/4 cup pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds)
• 1/4 cup cashews, toasted
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Tbsp. julienned basil leaves, for serving