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creamy avocado pasta

Creamy avocado pasta: 20 minutes to pure delight

Creamy avocado pasta is a quick and healthy dish that combines ripe avocados with pasta for a rich sauce.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta cooks, scoop avocados into a blender.
  3. Add garlic, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the blender.
  4. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Drain pasta and return to pot.
  6. Pour avocado sauce over pasta and mix well.
  7. Serve immediately and top with Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
  • Adjust garlic according to your taste.
  • Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 1 day.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Blending and boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: creamy avocado pasta, avocado sauce, healthy pasta