Description
Creamy Avocado Pasta is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional pasta dishes, featuring a creamy avocado sauce that is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces of pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocados, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- Season the avocado sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the avocado sauce to the pasta and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Creamy Avocado Pasta, Healthy Pasta, Avocado Sauce, Vegetarian Pasta