Description
A quick and healthy creamy avocado pasta dish topped with juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a light, vegetarian meal packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz (340g) spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, garlic, lemon juice, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the avocado sauce with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Best served fresh as avocado sauce can brown over time.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
