Description
Creamy avocado pasta is a deliciously simple dish that combines ripe avocados and fresh ingredients for a nutritious meal in under 30 minutes. Perfectly satisfying for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the avocado sauce: While the pasta cooks, mash avocados in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3. Combine: Add the drained pasta to the avocado sauce along with reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired creaminess. Toss to coat evenly.
- 4. Garnish and serve: Plate the pasta and top with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs for added color and flavor.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider mixing in sautéed spinach or bell peppers.
- A sprinkle of chili flakes can elevate spice levels if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg