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Creamy Avocado Pasta

Avocado Pasta is a flavorful & budget-friendly entrèe that comes together in 25 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 552 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Combine garlic, avocados, basil, parsley, heavy cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese in a food processor.
  2. Pulse the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
  3. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well and reserve pasta water, do not rinse.
  4. While pasta is hot, toss with avocado sauce adding pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce.
  5. 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

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

% 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.