Description
Creamy Avocado Green Spaghetti is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional pasta, featuring a creamy avocado sauce blended with fresh basil and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, basil, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Season the avocado sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti and avocado sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- If using, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again.
- Serve immediately, garnished with halved cherry tomatoes.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Substitute the basil with spinach or arugula for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Blending and Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg