Avocado Pasta Recipe
This creamy avocado pasta is fresh, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients like avocado, basil, parmesan, and garlic.
Servings 4
Calories 520kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 ripe avocados halved
- ½ cup basil leaves packed
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of half a lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, add the avocados, basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a thick yet pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add the avocado sauce to the pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Calories and nutritional data are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
- Angel hair pasta works especially well with this creamy sauce.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal