Description
Avocado pasta is a creamy, vibrant dish that combines ripe avocados with your favorite pasta for a quick and nutritious meal. This delightful recipe bursts with flavor from garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, creating a mouthwatering experience in every bite. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering, this avocado pasta is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit various dietary needs. Enjoy its rich texture and bright flavors while knowing it’s packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the avocado sauce: Halve the avocados, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in flavors: Add minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the mashed avocado; stir until well combined.
- Combine: Toss the drained pasta with the avocado sauce in a large bowl, using reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg