Description
Whip up a delicious and creamy avocado pasta in just 10 minutes. This quick vegetarian recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, combine avocado, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and olive oil in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot.
- Pour the avocado sauce over the hot pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, with optional red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your avocado is ripe for the creamiest sauce.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to your preference.
- For a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blended Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500-600 calories (will vary based on pasta and oil quantity)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Moderate
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg