Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Creamy Vegan Avocado Pasta


 



Creamy Vegan Avocado Pasta







Creamy avocado pasta with an easy process, just a few ingredients but a delicious, rich taste without cheese, makes them vegan. If you wish, you can add Parmesan for the garnish.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 ounces of spaghetti
  • 2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained and rinsed

DIRECTIONS:

First, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

Then, to make the avocado sauce, combine the avocados, basil, garlic and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; Season with salt and pepper to taste. With the engine running, add the olive oil in a slow stream until it is emulsified; put aside.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes and corn.

Happy Cooking Time.