Creamy Avocado Pasta (Vegetarian)

A healthy, vibrant, and incredibly creamy pasta dish where the sauce is made from blended ripe avocados, garlic, and lemon juice. No cooking required for the sauce!

Ingredients

• 7 oz (200g) pasta
• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup (120ml) of pasta water, then drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the avocado sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado flesh, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the avocado cream. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
5. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes if desired.

Enjoy!