Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce
Spaghetti coated in a creamy, fresh avocado, basil, lemon, and garlic sauce, finished with Parmesan and black pepper.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 ½ tsp (8 gr) salt.
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Step 2
Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain well and return it to the pot off the heat.
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Step 3
Halve the avocados, remove the pits with a spoon, and scoop the flesh into a blender. Add the basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and black pepper, then blend until smooth.
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Step 4
Pour the avocado sauce over the warm spaghetti and add the Parmesan. Toss until evenly coated, then serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and consume within 24 hours; some harmless browning may occur.
Risk factors
- Burns from boiling water and steam
- Knife injury while preparing avocados
- Perishable fresh avocado sauce