Description
A simple and creamy pasta dish made with ripe avocados for a rich, smooth sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Best consumed within a day.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg