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Creamy Avocado Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Smooth avocado sauce tossed with spaghetti and fresh cherry tomatoes for a quick, creamy pasta dish.

Normal 10 min prep 12 min cook Serves 4 Normal
Creamy Avocado Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • spaghetti
    320 g 11.3 oz uncooked
  • ripe avocado
    2 medium 2 medium peeled and pitted
  • cherry tomatoes
    200 g 7 oz halved
  • fresh basil leaves
    15 g 0.5 oz roughly chopped
  • lemon juice
    30 ml 2 tbsp
  • garlic clove
    1 clove 1 clove minced
  • olive oil
    15 ml 1 tbsp
  • salt
    to taste to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste to taste
  • parmesan cheese
    optional, 30 g optional, 1 oz grated

Method

  • 1
    Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.
  • 2
    In a blender, combine avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • 3
    Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water.
  • 4
    Toss spaghetti with avocado sauce, adding cooking water to loosen as needed.
  • 5
    Fold in cherry tomatoes and basil leaves gently.
  • 6
    Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan if desired.

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