Avocado Cream Pasta
A creamy and nutritious pasta dish featuring ripe avocados, garlic, and fresh basil for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain it and set it aside.
- Prepare the avocado cream by blending the ripe avocados, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- Season the avocado cream with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the avocado cream in a large bowl and toss until fully coated.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Serve with a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables. This dish can also be enjoyed cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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