Description
Creamy avocado pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the rich flavors of ripe avocados with perfectly cooked pasta. This quick recipe is dressed in a luscious garlic and lemon sauce, making it an irresistible choice for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Ready in under 30 minutes, this creamy delight offers endless customization options with your favorite proteins and vegetables, ensuring every bite nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 ripe avocados (about 1 cup mashed)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or spinach for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Make the Avocado Sauce: While the pasta cooks, scoop out avocados into a blender. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Pour in the avocado sauce and toss until well-coated. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
- Serve: Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh basil or spinach if using, and drizzle with extra olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg