I am a carboholic and I am always looking for a healthy way to get my fix. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, protein and more potassium than a banana. This sauce is so decedent it feels like you are eating a rich sauce like a Alfredo. When you are buying avocados you can remove the steam and if they inside is green it is ripe to use.
Creamy Avocado Pasta
How to make Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 3-4 vine ripe tomatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 box of fettuccine noodles
- 2 ripe avocados seed and skin removed
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice your tomatoes in half and toss them with the olive oil. Place them on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, place the olive oil, avocado, garlic, salt and lemon juice to a food processor.
- Pulse until the ingredients are smooth and creamy.Combine the warm pasta with the sauce and tomatoes in a large bowl, until all the pasta have been covered.
- Top with parmesan cheese and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 26.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.9mg
21 Weight Watchers SmartPoints on the Freestyle Program
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Vicky says
looks delicious, but missing directions
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