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Creamy Avocado Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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This creamy and refreshing avocado pasta recipe is a quick and delicious vegetarian dish that combines ripe avocado, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes with perfectly cooked fettuccine. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a nutritious and flavorful meal ideal for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Pasta

  • 1/2 pound Fettuccine, dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)

For the Avocado Sauce

  • 1 large ripe avocado, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For Serving

  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • Extra Parmesan Cheese, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pasta and Ingredients: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gather all ingredients to make the avocado pasta sauce so everything is ready.
  2. Cook Pasta: Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Do not drain the water after cooking; reserve the pasta water for the sauce.
  3. Make Avocado Sauce: While pasta cooks, place the avocado halves, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender.
  4. Blend Sauce Smooth: Pulse briefly to start combining, then slowly add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water while blending until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce until evenly coated. Serve topped with sliced cherry tomatoes and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for the creamiest sauce texture.
  • Adjust the amount of pasta water added to get desired sauce consistency.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and prevent avocado browning.
  • For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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