Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of creamy avocado pasta—a comforting and nutritious dish that brings together perfectly cooked pasta and a vibrant, silky avocado sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy nights or casual dinner parties, impressing your guests with its fresh flavors and stunning green color. Even the most skeptical eaters will be converted after a single bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta cooks, blend ripe avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Combine: Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and mix it with the avocado sauce in a large bowl. Add reserved water gradually if needed to reach desired creaminess.
- Add Cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Serve warm and garnish with additional cheese or cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg