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