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Creamy Avocado Pasta

A quick, healthy, and creamy pasta dish made with ripe avocados, fresh basil, garlic, and lemon. Vegan-friendly, nutritious, and ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • cherry tomatoes optional garnish
  • Parmesan or vegan cheese optional topping

Equipment

  • Pot for pasta
  • Colander
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add reserved pasta water to the sauce gradually to reach desired creaminess.
  4. Toss pasta with avocado sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, Parmesan or vegan cheese, and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor and color. Can be customized with protein or extra vegetables.