Name: Creamy Avocado Sauce for Pasta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 avocados; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 0.333 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Creamy Avocado Sauce for Pasta

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Ingredients

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Creamy Avocado Sauce for Pasta

2 avocados(ripe, medium-size, pitted and peeled)

2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup flat-leaf parsley(leaves and tender stems, lightly packed)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper(plus more to taste)

Instructions

Add the flesh of the avocados, the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper to a food processor and process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape the inside of the bowl, 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more pepper if you like.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Perfectly Ripe Avocados 🥑
Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure—they should be creamy but not brown inside. Unripe avocados won't blend smoothly, while overripe ones will create a bitter, oxidized sauce.
Prevent Oxidation with Lemon 🍋
Add lemon juice immediately after cutting avocados and incorporate it first into the sauce to create a protective barrier that prevents browning and enhances brightness.
Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧
Save 1/2 to 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then add it gradually while tossing to achieve the perfect creamy consistency without over-thinning the sauce.
Blend at the Last Moment ⏱️
Make the sauce just before serving and toss it immediately with hot pasta—the heat helps emulsify the avocado while the quick timing prevents discoloration and oxidation.
Toast Your Garlic Lightly 🧄
Mince garlic finely and let it sit in lemon juice for 2-3 minutes before blending to mellow its harshness while developing subtle, complex flavor notes throughout the sauce.