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Avocado Pasta Sauce

This recipe offers a quick and healthy take on pasta, featuring a creamy, vibrant sauce made from fresh avocado, lime, and onion. Combined with angel hair pasta and tender broccoli, it's a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner.
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Servings: 1 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 627.8
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 lime juice and rind
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup broccoli cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup angel hair pasta cooked (1/2 cup uncooked)
  • 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid
  • 1 pinch Parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot For cooking pasta and broccoli
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor For blending the avocado sauce
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's Knife
  • 1 Large Skillet or Mixing Bowl For tossing the pasta with sauce

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. While the water heats, dice the onion and prepare the avocado by halving it and removing the pit.
  3. Add angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Approximately 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli to blanch.
  4. Before draining the pasta and broccoli, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking liquid.
  5. Drain the pasta and broccoli, then chop the cooked broccoli into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a blender or food processor, combine the 1/2 avocado, juice and rind from 1/2 lime, and the diced 1/2 cup onion.
  7. Blend until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta cooking liquid if needed to achieve a creamy, pourable consistency.
  8. In a large skillet or mixing bowl, combine the cooked angel hair pasta, chopped broccoli, and the freshly blended avocado sauce.
  9. Toss everything together until the pasta and broccoli are evenly coated. Add more reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick or needs more lubrication.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with a pinch of shredded Parmesan cheese.

Notes

1. To prevent the avocado sauce from oxidizing and turning brown, work quickly and ensure the lime juice is thoroughly incorporated. Serving immediately is best. 2. Reserve a generous amount of pasta cooking liquid. This starchy water is key for achieving a smooth, creamy sauce consistency and helping it cling to the pasta. 3. For the broccoli, steam or blanch it until tender-crisp, not mushy. This retains its vibrant color and nutritional value. 4. Taste and adjust seasoning: The lime provides acidity, but a pinch of salt and black pepper will enhance the overall flavor. Consider adding a touch of garlic for more depth.