30-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta
30-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick and delightful dish that combines the richness of ripe avocados with pasta for a satisfying meal. This recipe captures the essence of Italian cuisine with fresh ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this creamy pasta dish is both comforting and sophisticated, ready to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or gluten-free)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, scoop avocado flesh into a bowl. Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and return it to the pot.
- Pour the avocado sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. If too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately with additional seasoning or red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use perfectly ripe avocados for optimal creaminess; avoid overripe ones to prevent mushiness. - Feel free to customize by adding cherry tomatoes or spinach for added flavor and nutrition. - This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.