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Avocado Carbonara

Creamy Avocado Carbonara: The Healthier Pasta You Need

This creamy Avocado Carbonara is a quick, gourmet dish that offers a delicious fusion of ripe avocados and rich flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguini Noodles provides a delightful texture
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe for creaminess
  • 3 large Egg Yolks enrich the sauce
  • 2 cups Kale Leaves or spinach as substitution
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh cloves recommended
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh for best taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt enhances flavors
  • 1 tsp Paprika adjust spice level
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne optional for heat
For Finishing Touches
  • 4 slices Bacon or mushrooms for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 cup Pasta Water for sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the linguini noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a blender, combine avocados, egg yolks, kale, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Blend until smooth.
  3. With the blender running, gradually add reserved hot pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
  4. Combine drained linguini with the creamy avocado sauce, tossing to coat the noodles thoroughly.
  5. Stir in crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  6. Serve immediately while warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe for the best creaminess and flavor. Adjust sauce thickness with pasta water as needed.

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