Creamy Avocado Pasta
Indulge in the luscious, nutrient-packed goodness of Creamy Avocado Pasta—a quick and flavorful meal that’s as satisfying as it is vibrant. This recipe features al dente spaghetti coated in a silky avocado sauce made with ripe avocados, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory touch, while optional cherry tomatoes and chili flakes infuse bursts of freshness and heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a healthy twist on comfort food. Serve it as a light vegetarian dinner or an impressive yet effortless option for guests. Packed with keywords like "avocado pasta," "creamy sauce," and "quick vegetarian dinner," this recipe will become a family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Season the avocado sauce with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Pulse again to incorporate.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and avocado sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Gently fold in grated Parmesan cheese and halved cherry tomatoes for added flavor and texture, if desired.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves or additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.1 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1904 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2559 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
