Description
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta is a quick and delicious dish made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the avocados, basil leaves, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the avocado pesto and season with salt and pepper to your liking. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of olive oil or a little pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the avocado pesto. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Transfer the creamy pasta to serving plates or a large serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Optionally, you can garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning based on your taste.
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta, pasta, avocado, pesto, vegetarian