Description
Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick and healthy dish featuring silky avocado sauce that transforms your pasta into a gourmet delight in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the Avocado Sauce: While the pasta cooks, scoop the ripe avocados into a food processor. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Pour in the avocado sauce and gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.
- 4. Taste Test: Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- 5. Plate Up: Transfer the creamy avocado pasta onto plates or bowls. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves for added color and flavor.
- 6. Serve Immediately: Enjoy this dish fresh while still warm for the best experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 310g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg