Description
Indulge in this vibrant avocado pasta recipe that combines creamy goodness with fresh flavors for a quick and healthy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. Make the avocado sauce: In a blender, combine avocados, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 3. Combine: Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and return it to the pot. Mix in the avocado sauce gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- 4. Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more salt or lemon juice as desired.
- 5. Serve immediately: Plate your avocado pasta and garnish with extra basil or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg