Creamy Avocado Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
552 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Avocado Pasta
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Avocado Pasta is a flavorful & budget-friendly entrèe that comes together in 25 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces long pasta such as angel hair or spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 avocados ripe
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream do not substitute milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided, more for garnish
- fresh herbs and chili flakes for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Combine garlic, avocados, basil, parsley, heavy cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese in a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well and reserve pasta water, do not rinse.
- While pasta is hot, toss with avocado sauce adding pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce.
- Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese and additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- Pasta cooked al dente (cooked a little firm) keeps the dish from getting mushy!
- Add additional fresh basil to the sauce if you'd like and save some extra for garnish.
- The addition of lemon to the sauce adds flavor but also keeps the avocado from turning brown.
- Don't rinse your pasta, the starches help the sauce stick to it.
- Pasta water is a bit starchy and can thin out the sauce to your liking but also helps the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Fresh parmesan and chili flakes are the perfect toppers for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
552
(28%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
367mg
(15%)
Potassium
709mg
(20%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
508IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 552 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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