Description
A quick and healthy creamy avocado pasta sauce perfect for easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Ripe Avocados: Provides the creamy base for the sauce. Use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture.
- Garlic: Adds a punch of flavor. Fresh garlic cloves are recommended, but you can also use garlic powder.
- Lemon Juice: Brings brightness and acidity to the sauce, balancing the creaminess of the avocados.
- Olive Oil: Enhances creaminess and adds depth of flavor. You can also substitute with avocado oil.
- Salt & Pepper: Essential to taste; enhances the overall flavor of the sauce. Adjust according to preference.
Instructions
- Start by boiling your favorite pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine ripe avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once blended, toss the avocado sauce with the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados for the best flavor.
- Add fresh herbs for an extra flavor boost!
- If too thick, add a little pasta water to adjust the consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado, Pasta, Sauce