Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety flavor of Creamy Avocado Pasta, a simple yet decadent dish that blends ripe avocado with lemon and garlic to create a comforting, creamy sauce, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces (255 g) uncooked pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (5 to 10 mL) fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 ripe medium avocado, pitted
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) water
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon zest, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, combine garlic and basil, pulsing until finely minced.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, avocado, and water to the processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add additional olive oil to adjust the consistency.
- Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water. Return pasta to pot and mix in avocado sauce until evenly coated.
- If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Garnish with lemon zest and basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a pop of color, add roasted cherry tomatoes or red pepper flakes.
- Incorporate steamed peas or chopped spinach for added vegetables.
- Top with parmesan or pecorino cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Creamy Avocado Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian, Quick Dinner