Creamy Avocado Pasta
This creamy avocado pasta is a delicious and healthy dish that combines ripe avocados with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs to create a smooth sauce that clings to your pasta. It's quick to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 colander
- 1 blender or food processor
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or preferred pasta
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves Plus extra for garnish.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Optional.
- chili flakes For serving, optional.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocados, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh basil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season the avocado sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the avocado sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve the creamy avocado pasta warm, garnished with additional basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Sprinkle with chili flakes for a bit of spice.
Notes
Feel free to add cherry tomatoes, spinach, or other vegetables to the pasta for extra flavor and nutrition.
This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day. The avocado sauce may brown slightly, but it’s still safe to eat. A squeeze of lemon juice over the leftovers can help preserve the color.