Description
A simple and delicious creamy avocado pasta that’s perfect for a quick meal or a pasta salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 medium avocados
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2–4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2–1 lemon, to taste)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the Parmesan, avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, if using, to a food processor or blender. (I grate the garlic into the bowl of the food processor or blender on a microplane to ensure it gets thoroughly combined.)
- Blend smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times until very smooth. Taste and adjust the lemon juice and salt.
- Stir the avocado sauce into the pasta, starting with a little and adding more to coat the pasta.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a pasta salad. Season to taste with salt as needed and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a little pasta water to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg