Description
A creamy avocado carbonara that blends the richness of traditional carbonara with the freshness of avocado. Quick to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50g pancetta or bacon (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado, garlic, egg, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook pancetta or bacon until crispy (if using).
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the avocado mixture. Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Stir in pancetta or bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for the best texture.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the pancetta or bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: avocado carbonara, creamy pasta, easy dinner, vegetarian carbonara