Creamy Avocado Pasta
A quick and creamy pasta tossed with a silky avocado, basil, garlic and lemon sauce for a fresh plant-forward meal.
Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick and flavorful main course that turns ripe avocado into a silky sauce without using heavy cream. Fresh basil, garlic and lemon juice brighten the rich avocado, while a little olive oil and pasta water help create a smooth coating for every strand of pasta. This recipe is ideal for busy lunches or weeknight dinners because the sauce comes together while the pasta cooks. For the freshest color and flavor, blend the avocado sauce just before tossing it with the hot pasta and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Ripe Avocados
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 cups Reserved Pasta Water
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 minutes
Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Add the avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Blend until smooth, adding a little reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Toss the warm pasta with the avocado sauce and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Serve immediately with extra basil and black pepper if desired.
⏱️ 1 minutes