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Pasta with Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

17/11/2023

Pasta with avocado and sun-dried tomatoes is a tasty and simple dish to prepare, perfect for a light and fresh lunch or dinner. Here is the Italian recipe to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of pasta (spaghetti, linguine or fusilli work well)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 100 g of sun-dried cherry tomatoes in oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • Parmesan shavings or Parmesan (optional for a non-vegan variation)

Preparation

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the avocado sauce: cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place the flesh in a bowl and mash it with a fork until creamy. Add the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix well.
  3. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes from the oil and cut them into strips or pieces, according to your preference.
  4. Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. In a pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic until it just starts to turn golden, then add the sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Drain the al dente pasta, reserving some of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta to the pan with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and mix well. If needed, add a little of the reserved cooking water to make it creamier.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and add the avocado cream to the pasta, stirring gently until all ingredients are combined.
  7. If desired, add fresh basil torn by hand and mix.
  8. Plate the pasta and, if desired, finish with Parmesan shavings or Parmesan for an extra touch of flavor and savoriness.

Fun Fact

Avocado is not typically Italian, but it has become very popular in Italy for its nutritional properties. In this recipe, it pairs with the sunny flavor of sun-dried tomatoes for a meeting of Mediterranean tastes and international influences. Remember to always use a well-ripened avocado to achieve a perfect and tasty cream.