Creamy 15 Minute Avocado (Printer-Friendly Version)
Quick creamy avocado sauce with basil and lemon brings fresh flavor to pasta in just 15 minutes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
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2 cloves fresh garlic
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15 g fresh basil leaves
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30 ml fresh lemon juice
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30 ml extra virgin olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Pasta
08 -
170 g fettuccine or linguine pasta (or gluten-free alternative)
→ Optional Add-ins
09 -
15 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan)
10 -
30 g sautéed mushrooms
11 -
60 g cherry tomatoes
12 -
20 g arugula leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of pasta water before draining.
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Combine avocado flesh, garlic, fresh basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
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Return drained pasta to the pot or transfer to a large bowl. Pour avocado sauce over pasta and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Add more reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
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Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or olive oil as desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with optional Parmesan, extra basil, freshly cracked black pepper, or sautéed garlic slices.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For the creamiest texture, use very ripe avocados and salt pasta water generously. Blend sauce until completely smooth. Serve immediately to prevent browning due to oxidation.