Description
A creamy, vibrant avocado pasta that comes together quickly with fresh basil, garlic, and lemon for a rich yet light meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, combine the avocados, basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the hot pasta with the avocado sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil or black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use very ripe avocados for the creamiest texture.
- Add cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for extra flavor and protein.
- The sauce may darken slightly if stored; best served fresh.
- Reserve pasta water helps create a silky sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
