Fettuccine with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Indulge in a luxurious spin on classic pasta night with this Fettuccine with Creamy Avocado Sauce. This quick and easy recipe pairs tender fettuccine pasta with a velvety avocado-based sauce that’s bursting with fresh basil, zesty lemon, and a hint of garlic. The rich, natural creaminess of ripe avocados eliminates the need for heavy cream, making this dish both satisfying and lighter than traditional Alfredo alternatives. The sauce is effortlessly blended and customized with reserved pasta water for the perfect texture, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a savory finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this healthy comfort food is a must-try for avocado lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike. Serve it fresh for a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water to the avocado sauce to adjust the consistency, if needed. The sauce should be thick but pourable.
Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot. Pour the avocado sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Add more pasta water gradually, if needed, to thin the sauce and help it adhere to the pasta.
Divide the pasta among serving plates. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy avocado fettuccine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2718 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.4 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*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.
