Don’t Eat Avocado Seeds, Do This Instead: Creamy Avocado Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados (pitted and flesh scooped out)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 oz. pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne work well)
• Cherry tomatoes (halved, for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan and extra basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
   • Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
   • Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
2. Prepare the Avocado Sauce:
   • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce.
   • In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado flesh, minced garlic, chopped basil, lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese (if using).
   • Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of the reserved pasta water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.
3. Combine and Serve:
   • In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
   • If needed, add a little more pasta water to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.
   • Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes, grated Parmesan, and extra basil leaves.
4. Serve Immediately:
   • Serve the pasta warm, enjoying the creamy, rich flavors without any avocado seeds involved!

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Tip: Instead of throwing away the avocado seeds, consider using them for natural dyeing, making a homemade scrub, or even growing your own avocado tree!

Enjoy your delicious and healthy avocado pasta!