This is a quick, satisfying, super healthy meal idea that can be eaten as an alternative to a cream based pasta. It’s creamy and crunchy and just utterly delicious!
Avo basil pasta Ingredients:
• 2 cups cooked whole-wheat pasta
• 1 ripe avo
• 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic (you can roast this if you like)
• 1 handful fresh basil (washed)
• The juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ red onion (for garnish)
• Splash of canola oil/ butter
Methods:
1. Cook the whole-wheat pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. Fry the red onion until caramelized, put aside for garnish.
3. Blend the avo, garlic, basil and lemon juice until a creamy paste is formed. (Tip: put the lemon in the microwave for a few seconds, this will ensure you get maximal juice when squeezed).
4. Mix the blended avo and warm whole-wheat pasta together, season to taste and garnish.
5. Serve immediately (does not reheat well as fresh avo is used). Serves 2.
6. Enjoy
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Loved this recipe – made it for my kids for lunch – so healthy and delicious
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Made it! Shall def make it again…..totally rocks! Love ♡ @ first sight! Thank you!
Thank you – this sounds tasty and healthy for my grandchildren. Shall make it!
sounds yummy will make it in Loret's Kitchen by Loret De Musso!!!