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 Pasta

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.
In the meantime add avocado to bowl.
Next add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried basil, and yogurt. Mash well together.
When pasta is cooked, pour sauce over pasta, mix well.
Top with tomatoes and cheese. Stir.
Serve immediately! ENJOY!

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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.

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