Description
Creamy avocado pasta is a delightful dish that combines the richness of ripe avocados with fresh basil and garlic, creating a velvety sauce that clings to your favorite pasta. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. A versatile meal that can accommodate various dietary preferences, it’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, then add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the avocado sauce: In a blender, combine ripe avocados, basil leaves, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add cheese: Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and blend again until incorporated.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss drained pasta with avocado sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve: Plate the creamy avocado pasta while warm and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg