Pasta Served with Avocado Sauce with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Creamy, vibrant, and irresistibly flavorful, this Pasta with Avocado Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is perfect for a quick yet gourmet meal. Featuring ripe avocados blended with garlic, fresh basil, lemon juice, and olive oil, the silky sauce coats your choice of pasta beautifully, creating a luxuriously smooth base. The addition of tangy sun-dried tomatoes adds a delightful burst of umami and chewy texture, striking the perfect balance against the rich avocado. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for vegetarian dinners or weeknight indulgence. Top it off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil for a touch of elegance. Keywords: avocado pasta sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy avocado pasta, vegetarian pasta recipe, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 pieces Ripe avocados
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the garlic cloves, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon of the reserved pasta cooking water and blend again.
Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips and set them aside.
Once the pasta is drained, transfer it back to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Pour the avocado sauce over the hot pasta and toss well to combine. If needed, add a bit more of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
Fold in the sliced sun-dried tomatoes, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. For an extra touch, you can also sprinkle a few additional basil leaves on top.
Enjoy your delicious pasta with avocado sauce and sun-dried tomatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.5 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 4340 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 5276 mg | 112% | |
*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.
