Creamy Avocado Pasta recipe

This rich and creamy Avocado Pasta recipe is beyond delicious, simple to make and family friendly!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings

Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients

8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
2 ripe avocados, seeded and peeled
½ cup fresh basil, additional for garnish
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
optional garnish: shredded parmesan

Instructions

Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and put back in the warm pot.
Combine avocado, basil, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Combine until smooth.
Add avocado blend into pot with the pasta. Mix well until all noodles are coated.
Garnish with basil leaves and parmesan.
Serve immediately.

Notes

The lemon in this recipe keeps the avocado from turning completely brown BUT this dish is still best served immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

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