Description
Avocado Carbonara is a refreshing and creamy twist on the classic pasta dish that brings together the rich flavors of avocados and savory ingredients for a delightful meal. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, busy weeknights, or any time you’re craving something unique yet comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Linguini Noodles
- 2 Avocados (peeled and pitted)
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 2 large leaves of Kale
- 3–4 cloves Garlic
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- Pinch Cayenne
- 1 cup Pasta Water (reserved)
- 4–5 slices Turkey Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook linguini noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a blender, combine avocados, egg yolks, kale, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and cayenne; blend until smooth.
- With the blender running on low speed, gradually add reserved hot pasta water until reaching desired consistency.
- Pour avocado sauce over drained linguini and stir well to combine.
- Mix in crumbled turkey bacon and shredded parmesan cheese if desired; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg