Description
A creamy and refreshing Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring ripe avocado blended with garlic, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti or penne. This quick, healthy, and light meal is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 250 g pasta (spaghetti or penne)
Avocado Sauce
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 30 g grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
- Prepare the avocado sauce: In a blender, combine the ripe avocados, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, and grated parmesan cheese. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, blending again as needed, to loosen the sauce to a silky consistency.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Place the drained pasta in a large bowl and toss it with the avocado sauce until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Season and garnish: Season the creamy avocado pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately to prevent browning.
Notes
- Best served immediately to prevent the avocado sauce from browning and losing its vibrant green color.
- Add cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken to introduce extra flavor and protein.
- For gluten-free options, substitute with gluten-free pasta varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
