Avocado Pasta
Avocado pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that combines ripe avocados with fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and fragrant basil to create a luscious sauce. Perfectly coating your favorite pasta, this meal is not only quick—ready in just 20 minutes—but also packed with nutrients. Ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed lunches, avocado pasta impresses with its rich flavor and beautiful presentation, making it a favorite among family and friends.
- 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 spaghetti or penne
- 2 ripe avocados (about 1 cup pureed)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a food processor, combine the avocados, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the hot drained pasta directly into the food processor with the avocado sauce. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- Toss in chopped basil leaves and mix thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve immediately topped with additional olive oil or toasted nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg