Creamy Avocado Pasta

Name: Creamy Avocado Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 12 ounces long pasta (such as angel hair or spaghetti); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 avocados (ripe ); 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (do not substitute milk); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (divided, more for garnish); fresh herbs (and chili flakes for garnish, optional)

Avocado Pasta is a flavorful & budget-friendly entrèe that comes together in 25 minutes!

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (12) 👁️ 7 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

12 ounces long pasta (such as angel hair or spaghetti)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 avocados (ripe )
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (do not substitute milk)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (divided, more for garnish)
fresh herbs (and chili flakes for garnish, optional)

Steps

Combine garlic, avocados, basil, parsley, heavy cream, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese in a food processor.
Pulse the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well and reserve pasta water, do not rinse.
While pasta is hot, toss with avocado sauce adding pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce.
Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese and additional herbs if desired.