Creamy Avocado Pasta
This creamy avocado pasta is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the richness of ripe avocados with garlic and lemon for a refreshing flavor. It's quick to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- 3. Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese to the blender with the avocados, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 5. Pour the avocado sauce over the hot pasta, mixing well to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
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