Creamy Avocado Pasta

Ingredients

• Spaghetti

  dry, enriched

  6 oz or 170g

• Garlic

  raw

  2 clove or 6g

• Basil

  3 tbsp, chopped or 8g

• Lemon juice

  4 tsp or 20g

• Olive oil

  2 tsp or 9g

• Avocado

  raw

  ⅔ fruit or 134g

• Water

  2 tbsp or 30g

• Salt

  table

  2 dash or 0.8g

• Black pepper

  ground

  2 dash or 0.2g

• Lemon zest

  2 tsp or 4g

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.