dee-licious avocado pasta
I have been reading about avocado pasta sauce for a while now, so decided to try it. The recipes I read sounded good but lacking in flavor for my taste. I was so pleasantly surprised at the ease of preparation and how delicious it was. My whole family loved it. I made one plate vegan for my neighbor with just sauteed crimini mushrooms. I added smoked turkey to ours and topped it with parmesan. Vegan style can definitely stand on its own. I have also made this into a pasta salad by adding other veggies and fusilli pasta and serve cold. The bonus is, it is very healthy for you with no mayo.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Food Processor
Ingredients For dee-licious avocado pasta
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1 - 12 oz boxwhole grain, gluten free, or quinoa pasta, or pasta of choice
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2 - 3ripe avocados, depending on size
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1 lglemon, juice and zest(save 1/2 of zest for garnish)
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3-4 clovegarlic
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3green onions
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1 cfresh basil leaves
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a handfulof fresh parsley, optional
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3 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
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reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed
- OPTIONAL ADD INS
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2 ccubed chicken, turkey, etc. i used smoked turkey
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8 ozsliced and sauteed cremini mushrooms.
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parmesan cheese for the top
How To Make dee-licious avocado pasta
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1Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve some pasta water when draining it to add to the sauce later if needed.
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2While pasta is boiling, peel and pit avocado. Cut up green onions coarsely, and put them, the juice of the whole lemon and zest from 1/2 a lemon (save rest for garnish) and remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Add pasta water to thin sauce a little if you think it is necessary. Pour over the hot drained pasta and toss. Top pasta with remaining lemon zest and parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
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3If you want more protein, you can add cubed chicken, turkey, etc. I used smoked turkey and it was yummy...so yes, it would be a good use for leftover turkey. Enjoy!
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4In my opinion, this could be used as a dip for veggies or dressing for a yummy cold pasta salad. I left out the basil and add more veggies to the pasta and used this to bind it together. It is so much more healthy than ones loaded with mayo.
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