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: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 14.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.7mg
