Creamy Basil-Avocado Pasta
Quick and light creamy sauce made with basil, avocado and yogurt, served over your favorite pasta.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 8 to 12 ounces Fettuccine Pasta
- 1 avocado , peeled and pitted
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 3 green onions , thinly sliced, white parts only
- 1/3- cup cilantro or flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2- cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- Parmesan shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
- In the bowl of your food processor combine avocado, basil, onions, cilantro or parsley, lime juice, yogurt, water, salt and pepper; process until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
- Drain cooked pasta; return to pot.
- Stir in the basil-avocado sauce and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Garnish with parmesan shavings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add 1 more tablespoon of water.
Nutrition
Calories: 110 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 32 mg | Potassium: 374 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 615 IU | Vitamin C: 14.8 mg | Calcium: 80 mg | Iron: 0.7 mg | Net Carbs: 6 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.