Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (40 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to reach desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor.
- This recipe can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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