This creamy and fresh avocado pasta is a quick, easy, and dairy-free meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. The rich avocado sauce blends beautifully with the pasta, while the tomatoes and green onions add a burst of flavor and color. Enjoy the light and creamy texture of this simple yet indulgent dish!
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces dry pasta
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
- Juice from a quarter of a lemon
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of hot pasta water before draining the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, mash the avocado in a large bowl. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the avocado mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onion to the avocado sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. If needed, add a little more pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your creamy, fresh avocado pasta!
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5.1mg
- Sodium: 593.4mg
- Carbohydrate: 47.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6g
- Sugars: 2.7g
- Protein: 9.6g
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