avocado pasta

Name: Avocado Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 or 3 medium ripe avocados, pitted; 1 large lemon, all the juice and the zest; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) fresh basil; 2 tablespoon(s) melted butter; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 3 ounce(s) pkg. cream cheese, cut into cubes; 16 ounce(s) pkg. angel hair pasta; to taste - add pepper

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Aug 8, 2013

This recipe has been around the block a few times but this one I have tweaked from Angela Liddon(thanks for the idea Angela). If you like you can add your favorite meat or chicken or crispy fried bacon pieces to this sauce. You may not want to use Alfredo sauce again once you try this!

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Photo by Angela Liddon recipe by Angela and a few others.

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Food Processor

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 or 3 medium ripe avocados, pitted
1 large lemon, all the juice and the zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
3 ounces pkg. cream cheese, cut into cubes
16 ounces pkg. angel hair pasta
to taste - add pepper

How To Make avocado pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions for al-dente.(about 6 minutes in boiling water).

Step 2

In a food processor or blender add the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, cream cheese and basil;process until smooth. Add the avocado pulp,butter, basil and salt. Pulse or process until smooth and creamy.
Step 3

Drain and rinse pasta and place in a large bowl. Pour sauce over and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with lemon zest and pepper. Serve immediately.
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