Creamy Avocado Pasta

Ingredients

• Spaghetti

  Dry pasta, enriched

  3 oz or 85g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 clove or 3g

• Basil

  Fresh

  1 ½ tbsp, chopped or 4g

• Lemon juice

  Raw

  2 tsp or 10g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tsp or 5g

• Avocados

  Raw, All commercial varieties

  ⅓ fruit or 67g

• Water

  Plain, clean water

  1 tbsp or 15g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Lemon zest

  1 tsp or 2g

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the garlic and about two-thirds of the basil until finely chopped, scraping down the bowl as needed.
3. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, avocado, and the water. Process until completely smooth and creamy, thinning with a splash more water if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the avocado sauce and toss until evenly coated. Gently warm over low heat if desired, or serve at room temperature.
5. Finish with lemon zest and the remaining basil. Serve immediately.