Avocado Pasta

This Creamy Avocado Pasta is silky, fresh, and easy to prep! Use a ripe avocado, fresh tomatoes top it over your favorite pasta noodle!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 397kcal

Author Nancy Piran

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound penne
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
water
1 avocado
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon or 1 tablespoon of juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In large pot bring water and sea salt to a boil. Add penne and cook for 10-12 minutes or al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
1 pound penne, 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, water
In the meantime add avocado to bowl.
1 avocado
Next add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried basil, and yogurt. Mash till creamy and smooth. (Can use a blender for this as well.)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 lemon or 1 tablespoon of juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
When pasta is cooked, pour sauce over pasta, mix well. Add a touch of pasta water if sauce is too thick.
Top with tomatoes and cheese. Stir.
8 oz cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Serve immediately! ENJOY!

Video

Notes

The sauce can also be made in a high power blender or food processor. It will come out extra creamy and there will be no chunks of avocado versus mixing by hand.

Nutrition