CREAMY AVOCADO & BASIL PASTA

Name: CREAMY AVOCADO & BASIL PASTA
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 piece Avocado; 0.5 cup Fresh basil; 1 tbsp Garlic infused olive oil; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; Salt; Pepper; 0.5 lb Pasta (e.g., gluten free penne)

10 mins prepServes 2

This is a quick and easy homemade creamy avocado basil sauce, perfect for a light summer pasta. It's explicitly gluten-free and vegan, offering a fresh alternative to traditional marinara or pesto sauces. The recipe suggests serving with gluten-free penne and mixing in optional sautéed spinach, tomatoes, and grilled zucchini.

2 servings

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1. In a food processor, combine the basil with water, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend or pulse until completely puréed.
2. Add in the avocado along with salt and pepper. Blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Pour the prepared sauce over 1/2 pound of your pasta of choice (e.g., gluten-free penne).
4. Mix in any vegetables you like (or serve it plain). The creator suggests sautéed spinach, tomatoes, and grilled zucchini.
5. Top with more fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!

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