Avocado Sauce Pasta
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4.7
Avocado Sauce Pasta
Description
Avocado Sauce Pasta combines cooked dry pasta with a sauce made by blending ripe avocado, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan or Romano cheese, fresh basil or cilantro, and lemon or lime juice. The ingredients are pureed until smooth or left a bit chunky according to preference, creating a creamy coating for the pasta. The cheese adds a savory depth, while the fresh herbs and citrus juice brighten the flavor. Salt and freshly ground black pepper adjust seasoning to taste.
The texture is rich without heaviness due to the natural creaminess of avocado, making this an easy alternative to traditional cream sauces. The dish requires no additional cooking beyond the pasta, which keeps it simple and practical for a quick meal.
Avocado Sauce Pasta is versatile with any pasta shape and can be garnished with extra cheese if desired. This recipe suits those looking for a fresh, creamy pasta without dairy cream or heavy sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 cup dry pasta any type, uncooked
- 1 avocado halved, seeded and peeled, ripe
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or romano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup basil I used basil and cilantro and it was amazing!, fresh leaves; or cilantro or parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the package. Drain well.
- While the pasta is cooking, place the avocado, olive oil,parmesan cheese, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender or food processor and blend well. You can leave it chunky or process it until it's creamy.
- Toss the pasta with the avocado sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with parmesan or romano cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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