Healthy Avocado Pasta
This Healthy Avocado Pasta can be prepared in less time than it takes to boil the noodles. Creamy avocado and flavorful herbs coat each strand of spaghetti for a tantalizing twist on pasta night that the whole family will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 avocados peeled and pit removed
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Parsley for finishing
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water on stove top and cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions.
- While water is boiling add olive oil, avocado, basil, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta from water and toss with avocado sauce and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
Use whole wheat spaghetti for an even healthier dish.