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Creamy Avocado Pasta Delight

Delight in a creamy and fresh avocado pasta, perfect for quick dinners.

4servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Creamy Avocado Pasta Delight

About this recipe

Enjoy a nutrient-packed pasta dish that brings together the creaminess of ripe avocados and the zest of fresh herbs. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for a quick weeknight meal and keeps things light yet satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 12 oz spaghetti or favorite pasta
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

  3. 3

    In a food processor, blend avocados, lemon juice, garlic, basil, parsley, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add reserved pasta water to thin the avocado sauce to a silky consistency.

  5. 5

    Mix the avocado sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Chef's tip

Use very ripe avocados for the best flavor and a smoother sauce. Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of pasta water added.

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