Description
This Creamy Avocado Green Goddess Pasta is a quick and delicious vegetarian meal, combining ripe avocados, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese to create a luscious, dairy-rich sauce that clings perfectly to al dente spaghetti or fettuccine. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a fresh and satisfying dish ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
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
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, about 8-10 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water to help adjust sauce consistency later.
- Prepare the 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 until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, forming the signature green goddess sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pot and place over low heat. Add the avocado sauce to the pasta and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. Use the reserved pasta water incrementally to loosen the sauce to a creamy consistency that clings well without being too thick.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves or Parmesan cheese if desired, for an extra burst of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for a creamy, smooth sauce without graininess.
- Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting sauce consistency without thinning flavor.
- This recipe can be easily made gluten-free by substituting gluten-free pasta.
- If Parmesan cheese is not desired, consider a vegan cheese substitute for a dairy-free option.
- Serve immediately as the avocado sauce may brown if left standing too long.
