Description
Creamy avocado pasta with Parmesan cheese made using ripe avocados, garlic, olive oil, and fresh Parmesan for a healthy Mediterranean-inspired comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
250 grams spaghetti or linguine
2 ripe avocados peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh basil or parsley
Red pepper flakes optional
Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
2. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
3. Add avocado, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a blender.
4. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Add Parmesan cheese and blend briefly again.
6. Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl.
7. Pour avocado sauce over the pasta.
8. Add reserved pasta water gradually while tossing the pasta.
9. Mix until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
10. Top with Parmesan cheese, basil, and black pepper before serving.
Notes
Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and color.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Use reserved pasta water for a silky restaurant-style sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 15mg