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15 Minute Creamy Avocado pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
A quick 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta. An easy and healthy meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 13.25 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
  • 3 ripe avocados cut in half with the skin and seed removed
  • 6 sprigs fresh basil
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta until al dente about 7 minutes.
  2. Add avocados, basil, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a food processor.
  3. Pulse a couple of times and stir. Pulse again until thick and creamy.
  4. Drain the pasta and drizzle with a little bit of oil. Place back into the pan the pasta was cooked in. (Make sure the pan has cooled down or the pasta will stick to the pan.)
  5. Toss the avocado sauce with the cooked pasta and serve immediately.
  6. Garnish with red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 15 Minute Meal, Creamy Avocado Pasta, Easy Dinner Recipe, Vegetarian Recipes