Description
This Creamy Avocado Green Goddess Pasta is a quick and delicious vegetarian meal that combines ripe avocados, fresh basil, and garlic into a luscious sauce tossed with tender spaghetti. Ready in just 20 minutes, it offers a vibrant, flavorful twist on classic pasta dishes with a smooth, creamy texture and bright herbal notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
Sauce
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water for later use.
- Prepare the Avocado Sauce: In a blender, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, freshly squeezed lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the sauce.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pot set over low heat. Pour in the avocado sauce and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. Add reserved pasta water gradually as needed to achieve your desired creaminess and consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh basil leaves or additional Parmesan cheese for extra flavor and presentation appeal.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest sauce and best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and help it cling to the pasta.
- This dish is best served fresh, as avocado sauce can discolor if left too long.
- For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast or a vegan cheese alternative.
- Add chili flakes or red pepper for a spicy kick, if desired.
