Are you looking for a super easy weeknight meal in under 20 minutes? I’ve got you covered! This is a delicious easy pasta recipe that I first made in 2022 with some of my friends. Since then, I’ve been making it from memory because it quite literally is that easy! However now, I’ve turned it into a recipe with exact measurements so its easy to follow along. If you notice the format is different, it’s because I’ve finally made some needed changes to the site!
Let me know how you like it!
Quick Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Easy, delicious weekday meal with avocado, lemon, garlic, and of course pasta.
Ingredients
- 500 g pasta any kind
- 4 avocado ripe
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup basil loosely packed
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package directions.
- Save the Water: Before draining the pasta, scoop out 1 cup of the salty cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rest of the pasta.
- Blend the Sauce: Put the avocado flesh, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Mix Together: Put the cooked pasta back into the pot (keep the heat off). Pour the avocado sauce over the pasta.
- Thin the Sauce: Add half of your saved pasta water to the pot. Stir or toss the pasta well. If the sauce is too thick, add more of the saved water one splash at a time until it looks smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Divide into four bowls and eat immediately while warm.
- Notes: Don't Heat the Sauce!! Do not boil the avocado sauce on the stove. The heat from the freshly cooked pasta is enough to warm it through.
- Storage: This dish is best eaten right away. If you have leftovers, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pasta before refrigerating to prevent it from turning brown.
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