Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce
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Healthy Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce is a great alternative to traditional Alfredo sauce. Avocados, thick Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tomatoes and scallions make this wildly popular dish a favorite. Bacon optional!
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Ingredients
- 2 avocado pitted and sliced
- 8 ounces yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 4 cloves garlic chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil roughly chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound pasta cooked according to package directions for al dente, of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup scallions , sliced diagonally
- 1/2 cup Bacon , cooked and chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the 2 avocados, 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt , 4 cloves fresh garlic , 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flat parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh basil and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a small food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth.
- In a large skillet, toss the hot cooked 1 pound pasta of choice with the avocado mixture until fully coated.
- Plate the pasta and top with 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup scallions and 1/2 cup bacon , all optional. Sere with lemon wedges, for serving .
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- Other types of pasta can be used. Bacon is optional, this dish also tastes great with chicken and shrimp. Additional toppings can include crushed red pepper and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
953mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
805IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
34.4mg
(38%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 953mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
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