Creamy Avocado Pasta
Adapted from Oh She Glows [1]
Notes
This dish tastes delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)
1 ripe avocado, just the flesh
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove
Juice from half a lemon (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
Directions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the avocado, basil, garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to a food processor. Blend until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
- Drain the pasta throroughly and transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the tomatoes now if you're using them.
- Pour on the avocado basil sauce and stir until well combined. Enjoy!
Source: Calorie Count [2]
Information
- Category
- Pasta, Main Dishes
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Total Time
- 19 minutes, 59 seconds
Nutrition
- Calories per serving
- 298