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Creamy 15-Minute Avocado Pasta Quick Healthy Dinner

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450
This quick and healthy avocado pasta combines fresh ingredients for a delicious, creamy meal in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine

Avocado

  • 2 ripe avocados ripe avocados (pitted and scooped)

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Lemon Juice

  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)

Olive Oil

  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil

Basil

  • 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)

Pasta Water

  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Red Pepper Flakes

  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Garnish

  • optional cherry tomatoes halved (for garnish, optional)

Garnish

  • optional fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and save 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • In a blender, combine avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, and reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan or a squeeze of additional lemon juice.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado, Healthy, Pasta