Creamy Avocado Pasta

I think this might just be the most delicious meal I've ever made, and it took all of 15 minutes!

Delicious, quick, healthy, AND inexpensive... is there anything missing? That was a rhetorical question folks... the answer is no.

I will be making this meal every time avocados are on sale.





Thank you for the inspiration Jo! Might I add great timing too, organic avocados are on sale at my favorite local produce spot (Ward's Supermarket for you locals) for $1.29 each, same price as the regular ones. I love when that happens.

You will swear there is cream in this recipe... but nope. All the ingredients <-----are right there!

Here is all you'll need:

• 1 medium avocado
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1, 2, or 3 garlic cloves, you're choice. I can't get enough of the garlicky stuff!
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil
• 2 servings of pasta, chef's choice (I used whole grain. A girl needs her fiber ya know.)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In the time it takes your pasta to cook, you'll have the sauce ready, so start with putting a pot of water on the stove to boil. Add a little salt (for taste) and olive oil (to keep the noodles from sticking).

Next, get to saucin' with your food processor.... which btw, I don't own, so I used my blender.

Process/blend until smooth: garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Once smooth, add: avocado, basil, and salt. Blend until smooth.

When pasta is done cooking, drain and place in a bowl. Pour sauce on top and toss until pasta is fully coated.

Garnish with lemon zest if you like, and black pepper. Also, I felt inspired at the end and shaved a little bit of Parmesan I had in the fridge on the top.

That's it! You're going to LOVE this dish. When you try it, please come back and tell me what you think.

Enjoy!