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Avocado Carbonara

Avocado Carbonara: A Creamy Delight You Must Try!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pasta
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Avocado Carbonara is a creamy and delicious pasta dish that combines the richness of avocados with traditional carbonara flavors, making it a healthier alternative.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 200g spaghetti
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, blend the avocados, garlic, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
  4. Mix the avocado sauce with the hot pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs and cheese with nutritional yeast.
  • Make sure to use ripe avocados for the best flavor and creaminess.
  • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg