Description
This Easy Avocado Pasta is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash it until smooth.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, and basil to the mashed avocado; mix until well combined.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the avocado mixture while it’s still hot.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and top with Parmesan cheese if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add more lemon juice for a tangier flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg