Creamy Avocado Pasta: Indulge in a Fresh, Easy Recipe!
A fresh and easy recipe for creamy avocado pasta that is silky, vibrant, and healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: No Cook Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce, adding reserved pasta water a bit at a time to loosen if needed.
- Plate and top with halved cherry tomatoes, extra Parmesan, and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy while fresh.
Notes
- Use very ripe avocados for the creamiest sauce.
- Blend sauce just before serving to keep it fresh and green.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container with lemon juice to avoid browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/creamy-avocado-pasta-recipe/