dee-licious avocado pasta

Name: Dee-licious Avocado Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - 12 oz box(es) whole grain, gluten free, or quinoa pasta, or pasta of choice; 2 - 3 - ripe avocados, depending on size; 1 large lemon, juice and zest(save 1/2 of zest for garnish); 3-4 clove(s) garlic; 3 - green onions; 1 cup(s) fresh basil leaves; a handful - of fresh parsley, optional; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste; - reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed; ## OPTIONAL ADD INS; 2 cup(s) cubed chicken, turkey, etc. i used smoked turkey; 8 ounce(s) sliced and sauteed cremini mushrooms.; - parmesan cheese for the top

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Dee Stillwell

Citrus Heights, CA

Updated on Nov 24, 2013

I have been reading about avocado pasta sauce for a while now, so decided to try it. The recipes I read sounded good but lacking in flavor for my taste. I was so pleasantly surprised at the ease of preparation and how delicious it was. My whole family loved it. I made one plate vegan for my neighbor with just sauteed crimini mushrooms. I added smoked turkey to ours and topped it with parmesan. Vegan style can definitely stand on its own. I have also made this into a pasta salad by adding other veggies and fusilli pasta and serve cold. The bonus is, it is very healthy for you with no mayo.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Food Processor

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - 12 oz boxes whole grain, gluten free, or quinoa pasta, or pasta of choice
2 - 3 - ripe avocados, depending on size
1 large lemon, juice and zest(save 1/2 of zest for garnish)
3-4 cloves garlic
3 - green onions
1 cup fresh basil leaves
a handful - of fresh parsley, optional
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed
OPTIONAL ADD INS
2 cups cubed chicken, turkey, etc. i used smoked turkey
8 ounces sliced and sauteed cremini mushrooms.
- parmesan cheese for the top

How To Make dee-licious avocado pasta

Step 1

Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve some pasta water when draining it to add to the sauce later if needed.

Step 2

While pasta is boiling, peel and pit avocado. Cut up green onions coarsely, and put them, the juice of the whole lemon and zest from 1/2 a lemon (save rest for garnish) and remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Add pasta water to thin sauce a little if you think it is necessary. Pour over the hot drained pasta and toss. Top pasta with remaining lemon zest and parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Step 3

If you want more protein, you can add cubed chicken, turkey, etc. I used smoked turkey and it was yummy...so yes, it would be a good use for leftover turkey. Enjoy!
Step 4

In my opinion, this could be used as a dip for veggies or dressing for a yummy cold pasta salad. I left out the basil and add more veggies to the pasta and used this to bind it together. It is so much more healthy than ones loaded with mayo.
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