Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of creamy avocado pasta, where ripe avocados blend seamlessly into a rich, vibrant sauce. This dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant brunches. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 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 (about 8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, blend avocados, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add basil leaves to the blender and pulse until fully incorporated.
- Combine cooked pasta with the avocado sauce in a large bowl, adding reserved cooking water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing pasta salad later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg