Creamy Avocado Pasta
Transform your pasta night with this Creamy Avocado Pasta recipe—a quick and healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring a velvety avocado-based sauce blended with fresh basil, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this dish delivers a vibrant twist on traditional pasta recipes. Tossed with al dente spaghetti and finished with grated Parmesan, this recipe is a delightful balance of creamy and savory. Whether you add juicy cherry tomatoes for a pop of color or a dash of chili flakes for heat, this versatile dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or an elevated lunch. It's not only delicious but packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a refreshing choice for avocado lovers.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Step 3
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Step 4
Season the avocado sauce with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Pulse again to incorporate.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and avocado sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Step 6
Gently fold in grated Parmesan cheese and halved cherry tomatoes for added flavor and texture, if desired.
Step 7
Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves or additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1033.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1778.3 |
| Total Fat 117.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1904.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 153.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.0g | |
| Protein 46.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 578.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2559.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories