Zendaya’s Avocado Pasta
A creamy, fresh avocado pasta inspired by a modern celebrity style dish, made with ripe avocados, garlic, lemon, and basil for a silky sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g spaghetti or linguine
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a blender, add avocados, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Return pasta to the pot and pour avocado sauce over it.
- Toss well, adding reserved pasta water little by little until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately while creamy and fresh.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture.
- Serve immediately to prevent the sauce from oxidizing.
- Add pasta water slowly to control sauce thickness.
- Fresh basil enhances flavor and aroma significantly.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/zendayas-avocado-pasta/