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Avocado Basil Pasta Recipe

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This Avocado Basil Pasta is a creamy, vibrant dish featuring a luscious avocado sauce blended with fresh basil, garlic, and lemon. It’s a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional creamy pasta, packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ½ cup pasta water (reserved from cooking)

Optional Toppings:

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Toasted pine nuts or walnuts
  • Extra grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Avocado Basil Sauce

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.

Step 3: Toss & Serve

  1. Pour the avocado sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, toasted nuts, extra Parmesan, or fresh basil.

Notes

  • Make it vegan by skipping the Parmesan or using nutritional yeast.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days (best eaten fresh).

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/avocado-basil-pasta-recipe/