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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Creamy Avocado Pasta



I think I found a new favorite pasta recipe!  I saw this mentioned somewhere, and was intrigued.  I had to think about it for awhile though, I was a little nervous.  I mean, I LOVE avocado's, but the idea of that as my pasta sauce made me a little nervous.  What would it taste like?  Would I like it?  Would my husband actually eat it?  Well, it was amazing, and I can't wait to make it again!  It was so easy too!  You have to boil noodles, but aside from that, no cooking required!  And to top it off, it is healthy!!!  Use a fortified pasta, and you have protein, fiber, and everything all in one tasty meal!


Creamy Avocado Pasta
Adapted from Oh She Glows
Printable Recipe

1 large Avocado, pitted
1 lime, juiced + zest to garnish
2 cloves, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup Fresh Basil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 servings/6 oz of your choice of pasta
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook your pasta according to the package directions.


 To make the sauce place the garlic cloves, lime juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Add in the avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.


Pour sauce over pasta and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lime zest and black pepper. Enjoy!
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Note: Because of the avocado this does not reheat well.



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45 comments:

  1. RuthJuly 14, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    This looks great - I also saw the recipe on Oh She Glows and wondered whether it would work. I guess you would recommend it?

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  2. Nava KJuly 14, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Anything added with avocado I will love it. Try to use in my cooking quite often but its really expensive over at Malaysia.

    Nice creation of recipe.

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  3. Umm MymoonahJuly 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Ever since we left Germany I miss this avocado a lot. Your pasta looks absolutely delicious. Happy to follow your yummy blog :)

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  4. Cassie | Bake Your DayJuly 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    This sounds so good and my husband and I would love it. We have been eating avocados as meals lately!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Holy cow! I am in l-o-v-e!

    Avocado? Yup! I love it!
    Pasta? Yup! I love it!
    Creamy Avocado Pasta? Yup! I love it!...

    Today's post by DinnersDishesAnd Desserts? YUP! I LOVE IT!

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  6. RavieNomNomsJuly 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    YUM! I have never had avocado with pasta before, but is sounds like something I should try immediately!

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  7. kitaJuly 14, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Loving this! I just picked up an avocado at the market so I can't wait to try :D

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  8. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyJuly 14, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This looks sooo good!! I love the addition of avocado, yummy!! :)

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  9. ElisabethJuly 14, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I absolutely love avocado in salads, sandwiches, guacamole, and just by itself...never would have thought about combining it in pasta. So genius, and over the top delicious.
    Thanks for sharing!!!

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  10. Donna ElickJuly 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    This looks lovely!

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  11. SajiJuly 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    First tym here at your place!!! and already started to follow you that cant wait to try this recipe!!!

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  12. Lindsey@LindseliciousJuly 14, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    This sounds and looks so good. I would be scared to try this after first too- even though I loooooove avocado.

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  13. PolaMJuly 14, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Despite cooking pasta with anything I still haven't tried doing it with avocado: it looks reat!

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  14. SandraJuly 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    This looks perfect Erin! I love your way of thinking..awesome recipe!!!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    This looks great! I love adding avocados in anything I can! :)

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  16. AmberJuly 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    This looks so good! I love the idea of avocado as a sauce!

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  17. KEckerJuly 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    How unusual, looks great!

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  18. PamJuly 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I've never thought to do this. It looks creative, creamy, and delicious.

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  19. KathleenJuly 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wow! Whoda thunk avocado pasta. Sounds fabulous!

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  20. Lacy DeVeneyJuly 14, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I LOVE the use of the avocado! Definitely will have to try this next time I make pasta, awesome idea!

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  21. Katie @ Dip It In ChocolateJuly 14, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I'm still thinking about the scones...

    I totally laughed reading this that you had to wonder if your husband would eat it (not your six year old but your husband). Our husbands would get along well ;) Mine's pickier than the 3 year old.

    Following you!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    oh my never thought to put avocado with pasta!!!! this is super! have fun with your best friend this weekend! :)

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  23. PeggyJuly 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Oh yum! I would have never thought to do this either, but it looks delicious =)

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  24. AnneJuly 14, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I would never have thought to use avocado as a pasta sauce! But why not? It looks so creamy! I can't wait to try this one! Welcome back! : )

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  25. Angie's RecipesJuly 14, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    This looks so yummy and nutritious!

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  26. Jill ColonnaJuly 15, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    love this! Hubby doesn't like avocado.... you know what I'm thinking don't you? He wouldn't know, with that lovely creamy sauce, would he? :-)

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  27. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    This sounds delish! I've tried it before but with sundried tomatoes. I like the lime juice & garlic idea, will have to try it!!

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  28. Buttercream BlondieJuly 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    This looks amazing! I love avocados and must try this asap!

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  29. janet@cupcakestocaviarJuly 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I think I need to learn to eat more Avocados :-D

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  30. SarahJuly 16, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Looks like you pretty much took this recipe from Angela..
    http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/

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  31. ErinJuly 16, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    @Sarah - Yes I did get the idea of Oh She Glows - she has a great recipe! I linked to her site with the recipe, so she gets the credit!

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  32. Meagan @ Scarletta BakesJuly 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    You've absolutely blown my mind with this. But in a seriously good way. I love your thinking on this pasta and I can't wait to try it. Thanks for another delicious recipe and congrats on another Top 9!!

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  33. Kate@DiethoodJuly 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    That's got to be REAL good!! I am loving the inclusion of avocado... I can almost taste this wonderful dish!

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  34. Kate@DiethoodJuly 16, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    P.S. Congrats on Top 9!!! :)

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  35. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow, an amazing recipe! I'm completely in love with avocados and can't wait to make this recipe. Love your blog!

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  36. TerraJuly 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Wow!!! I love this recipe!!! I love avocados too, would never have thought to put them in my pasta sauce, just beautiful!
    Congrats on your top 9!
    Take care, Terra

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  37. Kimberly :)July 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    My husband will be out of town for two weeks this month. I like to indulge my slightly exotic food tastes while he is away. I'm having curry. I'm having mexican food every single day. He hates avocado (and many other things) so I WILL try this as soon as he leaves...

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  38. Marnely Rodriguez-MurrayJuly 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    loooveee Avocados, this is a great idea! Must try ASAP! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. BigFatBakerJuly 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I have been loving the avocados at the store the past few days. They finally seem to be in season! I can't wait to make this.

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  40. VictoriaJuly 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Oh wow, I'm right there with you. Love avocados but never really considered them in pasta, but I guess why not, right? Love the green color and can imagine that any avocado lover would want to try this now after seeing it :) Thanks!

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  41. redkathyJuly 17, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Oh my gosh Erin, I love avocados bu never thought about a pasta combo! This is fabulous.

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  42. Jenny @ Savour the SensesJuly 17, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Wow such a small world. My roommate just made something just like this earlier this week, but she made an avocado arugula pesto instead of basil. So delicious! I had never had avocado with pasta before.

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  43. AmyJuly 17, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Looks wonderful! I do love avocado!

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  44. German MamaJuly 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I'm always on the lookout for simple and tasty pasta recipes. This one looks like a winner.

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  45. Shu HanAugust 10, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. it's like a cross between a creamy sauce and a pesto sauce.

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