Description
This Creamy Avocado Green Goddess Pasta is a quick, fresh, and flavorful dish combining ripe avocados, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese to create a luscious sauce that coats perfectly cooked spaghetti or fettuccine. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe offers a vibrant twist on a classic pasta, delivering a healthy dose of greens with a rich, creamy texture.
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 pasta: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining to use later for sauce consistency.
- Prepare sauce: In a blender, combine 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, creamy, and well combined.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Add the creamy avocado sauce and toss well to coat the noodles evenly. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky, creamy texture.
- Season and serve: Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves or additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water as it helps adjust the sauce consistency and makes it creamier without thinning the flavor.
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best creamy texture without bitterness.
- This sauce is best served fresh; avoid reheating as avocado may discolor and change texture.
- Feel free to substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Can be made gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with gluten-free pasta options.
