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Creamy avocado pasta with fresh basil garnish in a white bowl, ready to eat

Creamy Avocado Pasta

A quick and healthy pasta dish made with creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a light dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While the pasta cooks, add avocados, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor or blender.
  3. Step 3: Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tbsp of reserved pasta water.
  4. Step 4: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Step 5: Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce until well-coated. Add more reserved pasta water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes or extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.