Creamy Avocado Pasta

Name: Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium sized ripe Avocado pitted; 1/2 lemon juiced + lemon zest to garnish; 2 garlic cloves to taste (Use one for a milder flavor three if you love garlic); 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 servings of your choice of pasta (I used whole wheat); Parmesan cheese (garnish optional); Nutritional Value does NOT include parmesan cheese

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish2 garlic cloves, to taste (Use one for a milder flavor, three if you love garlic)1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste1/4 cup fresh basil2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 servings of your choice of pasta (I used whole wheat)Parmesan cheese (garnish, optional)Nutritional Value does NOT include parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package. Meanwhile, place the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. and blend until smooth. Next, add the avocado, basil, and salt and process until the mixture has a smooth and creamy consistency. Some of the basil pieces might not be completely blended � that�s fine. Toss pasta with sauce and garnish with extra basil and Parmesan cheese.

Serving Size: 2

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEATHERSNYDER.

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 446.1
Total Fat: 28.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 593.2 mg
Total Carbs: 46.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
Protein: 9.5 g

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