Name: Creamy Avocado Green Goddess Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine; 2 ripe avocados; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This Creamy Avocado Green Goddess Pasta is a quick and delicious vegetarian dish that combines ripe avocados, fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese to create a luscious, creamy sauce. Tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti or fettuccine, this 20-minute recipe offers a vibrant and healthy twist on traditional pasta dishes, perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine

Sauce

2 ripe avocados
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
Prepare the Avocado Sauce: In a blender, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, freshly squeezed lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors are well incorporated.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pot and place it over low heat. Add the creamy avocado sauce to the pasta and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. Gradually add the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and achieve a silky, creamy consistency.
Season and Serve: Taste the pasta and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves or Parmesan cheese if desired for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the creamiest, smoothest sauce.
If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water gradually.
To make it vegan, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast or a vegan cheese alternative.
Fresh basil is key for an authentic Green Goddess flavor—avoid using dried basil.
This dish is best served immediately as the avocado sauce may discolor when exposed to air.