Description
Satisfy your cravings with this delightful Creamy 15 Minute Avocado Pasta. This quick and easy recipe features a luscious avocado sauce that delivers vibrant flavors while keeping your meal light and healthy. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, you can customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables, making it a versatile dish that everyone will love. Prepare to elevate your pasta nights in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, halve the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the blender with the avocado. Blend until smooth; add reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy avocado sauce in a large bowl until well coated. If using pine nuts, add them at this stage.
- Serve immediately while warm, garnishing with additional lemon juice or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg