Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. Featuring perfectly al dente pasta tossed in a velvety sauce made from ripe avocados, roasted garlic, and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, this recipe is both indulgent and refreshing. The roasted garlic adds a mellow, caramelized depth to the sauce, while a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh basil garnish takes every bite to the next level. Best of all, it’s ready in just 40 minutes, making it a quick yet gourmet option for weeknight dinners. Whether you’re looking for a meatless main course or a new way to elevate your pasta game, this dish is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or pasta of your choice)
- 2 whole Avocados (ripe)
- 1 head Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 handful Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves slightly. Place the garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, and wrap it tightly. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
While the garlic roasts, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Once the garlic is roasted, let it cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins into the blender with the avocado.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up to your desired consistency.
Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce until evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed to make it silky and smooth.
Divide the pasta among serving plates. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.2 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3304 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 896 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2077 mg | 44% | |
*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.
