Avocado pasta is a
creamy and delicious dish made with simple ingredients. The avocado provides a
rich and creamy sauce, while the lemon juice and garlic add a bright and tangy
flavor. The Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness and saltiness, and the
salt and pepper help to season the dish. Avocado pasta is a quick and easy meal
perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also an excellent option for people
looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pasta of your
choice
- One ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Two garlic cloves
minced
- 1/4 cup grated
Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to
taste
- (Optional) finely
chopped herbs that are freshly harvested, such as basil or parsley
Instructions:
1 Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Pour water into a
sizable pot and heat it on high until it reaches the boiling point. The
amount of water you need will depend on the pasta you cook. For 1 pound of
pasta, you will need about 6 quarts of water.
- Add a generous amount
of salt to the water. It will help to season the pasta and prevent it from
sticking together.
- After the water
reaches its boiling point, introduce the pasta and stir it to avoid any
adherence to the pot's surface.
- So, here's the deal:
just read what's written on the pasta package to cook it right. Different
pasta types have different cooking times, you know? Like, spaghetti takes
around 8-10 minutes, while penne noodles need about 7-9 minutes.
Easy-peasy!
- Once the pasta is
cooked, drain it immediately in a colander.
- Serve the pasta
immediately with your favorite sauce.
2 Mash avocado with lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and
pepper.
- Divide the avocado
into two halves and extract the pit.
- Get your hands on a
fork or a potato masher and give that avocado a good mash until it turns
smooth and creamy.
- Add the lemon juice,
garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the avocado and stir to
combine.
- Give the mixture a
little taste and make any necessary adjustments to the seasonings.
Additional tips for mashing avocado
- Use a ripe avocado. A
ripe avocado will be soft and easy to mash.
- Not ripe avocado? No
problem! Speed up ripening by placing it with an apple/banana in the bag.
The friendly trick for perfect ripeness!
- Prevent avocado
browning: add lemon/lime juice. Effective trick for vibrant color
preservation.
- An alternative method
is to utilize a food processor or blender for the avocado mashing process.
3 Drain pasta and add to avocado mixture. Toss to coat.
- Drain the pasta in a
colander.
- Without any delay,
promptly transfer the cooked pasta into the bowl containing the avocado
mixture.
- Employ either a trusty
pair of tongs or a generously sized spoon to skillfully toss and combine
the pasta with the avocado mixture, ensuring that every strand of pasta is
thoroughly and evenly coated with the delectable sauce.
4 Serve immediately.
Yes, avocado pasta is best served immediately. The avocado will
start to brown if left out for too long. However, you can store the pasta and
avocado mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve,
reheat the pasta and avocado mixture in a pan over medium heat until warmed
through.
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