Low Carb Creamy Avocado Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this *Low Carb Creamy Avocado Pasta*—a light, flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite! This vibrant recipe swaps traditional noodles for spiralized zucchini ("zoodles"), making it a wholesome, low-carb alternative that’s perfect for keto or gluten-free diets. A luscious avocado sauce, blended with fresh basil, tangy lemon, garlic, and a hint of almond milk, creates a creamy and nutritious coating for the zoodles. Quick to prepare with only 15 minutes of prep time, this dish is topped with juicy cherry tomatoes and an optional sprinkle of Parmesan for a pop of flavor and color. Whether you're seeking a guilt-free comfort food or a fresh new way to enjoy avocados, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping things healthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 4 cups spiralized zucchini
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemons
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the fresh basil leaves, juice of one lemon, peeled garlic clove, extra-virgin olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with additional almond milk if needed.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the spiralized zucchini (zoodles). Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm them up, stirring gently.
Remove the skillet from heat and toss the zoodles with the creamy avocado sauce until they are well-coated.
Divide the creamy zoodles among four serving plates.
Top each plate with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.2 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2202 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 924 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 3266 mg | 69% | |
*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.
