Description
Creamy 15-Minute Avocado Pasta is a quick and indulgent dish that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, flavorful meal. With a luscious avocado sauce that’s rich in healthy fats, this pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Ready in just 15 minutes, it offers a delightful combination of creamy texture and fresh flavors that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Make the sauce: In a blender, combine avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add basil: Fold in the chopped basil by pulsing gently in the blender.
- Combine: Drain the pasta (do not rinse) and return it to the pot over low heat. Pour in the avocado sauce and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Plate immediately, garnishing with extra basil or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Blending/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg