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
Scale
- 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
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, blend the avocados, garlic, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
- Mix the avocado sauce with the hot pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- 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