Creamy Avocado Pasta
Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick, delicious dish that transforms ripe avocados into a silky sauce, perfectly mingling with al dente pasta. Enhanced by garlic and brightened with fresh lemon juice, this meal is not only visually stunning but also provides a healthy alternative to traditional pasta sauces. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s rich in flavor and sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- 2. Prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 3. Combine: Toss the hot pasta with the avocado sauce in a large bowl. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- 4. Serve: Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately for optimal creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of creamy avocado pasta (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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