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Creamy 15 Minute Avocado Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Creamy 15 Minute Avocado Pasta is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a luscious, creamy avocado sauce. The sauce blends ripe avocados, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese to create a vibrant and rich coating for the pasta. Ideal for a fast weeknight meal, this recipe is versatile and can be customized with optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and toasted pine nuts for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or preferred type)

Avocado Sauce

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (or as needed)

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Toasted pine nuts, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water for later use.
  2. Prepare the Avocado Sauce: In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option), salt, and black pepper. Blend everything until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  3. Adjust Sauce Consistency: If the avocado sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time while blending or stirring until the sauce reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency that will coat the pasta well.
  4. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Return the hot, drained pasta to the large pot or a mixing bowl, then pour in the creamy avocado sauce. Toss thoroughly so that every strand of pasta is evenly coated with the luscious sauce.
  5. Add Toppings and Serve: Garnish the pasta with optional toppings such as halved cherry tomatoes, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some heat, and toasted pine nuts for crunch. Finish with additional fresh basil leaves and a little extra grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados that are soft to the touch for the creamiest sauce.
  • If you prefer a vegan version, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
  • Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting the thickness—add gradually to avoid a runny sauce.
  • Fresh basil is essential for authentic flavor, but you can experiment with other herbs like parsley or cilantro.
  • This dish is best enjoyed fresh; avocado sauce tends to brown if left sitting for too long.
  • Optional toppings add texture and flavor but can be omitted for a simpler dish.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/creamy-15-minute-avocado-pasta-recipe/