Avocado Pasta

This luxurious avocado pasta transforms simple pantry ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just 15 minutes. The naturally creamy avocado sauce is silky smooth, packed with fresh herbs, and creates the perfect coating for tender pasta strands.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Pasta, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 18

Servings:

Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz pasta angel hair or spaghetti
2 ripe avocados
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp salt
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
While pasta cooks, add garlic, avocados, basil, parsley, heavy cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan to a food processor or blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Drain pasta without rinsing and immediately toss with avocado sauce.
Add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and additional fresh herbs.

Notes

Choose perfectly ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure but aren't mushy for the best texture

Never rinse pasta after draining as the starch helps the sauce adhere properly

Add pasta water gradually - you may not need all of it, but it helps create the perfect silky consistency

For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream or omit cream entirely

Best served immediately as avocado sauce can brown over time, though lemon juice helps prevent oxidation

Store leftovers covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days and refresh with a splash of lemon juice when reheating

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