Description
Creamy avocado pasta is a quick and delightful dish that combines the rich, buttery flavor of ripe avocados with perfectly cooked pasta. This vibrant meal is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Each bite bursts with freshness from basil and lemon, ensuring your guests will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, blend avocados, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Combine hot drained pasta with the avocado sauce in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually until achieving desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg