Avocado Cream Pasta

Brit found this recipe in one of her food blogs (a healthy vegan food blog in fact) and sent it my direction. We both love avocados, this recipe looked fantastically simple, and we eagerly added it to our list of new recipes to make. We make another dish that’s similar, linguine with pea pesto, and we knew we would love this version as well.

Avocado Cream Pasta

(originally posted on the Oh She Glows food blog)

Serves 3

1 ripe avocado, pitted

Lemon zest

½ lemon, juiced

3 garlic cloves

½ tsp salt, or to taste

¼ cup basil

2 tbsp olive oil

1 package pasta

Black pepper to taste

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once al dente, drain and return to the pot.

Meanwhile, blend the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Add in the avocado, basil, and salt and blend until smooth.

Toss the pasta with the avocado sauce until well mixed. Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper. Brit decided to toast some walnuts and add them them as an additional garnish. (Great idea Brit!)