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submitted 10 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) by nocturne@slrpnk.net to c/veganhomecooks@lemmy.world

Lemony, garlicky, and yummy

Recipe

Ingredients:
1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted
1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish
1-3 garlic cloves, to taste (depending on how garlicky you like it)
1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
~1/4 cup Fresh Basil, (probably optional, I never use it)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 servings/6 oz of your choice of pasta (I like angel hair or vermicelli)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Bring several cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Now add in the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.
  3. When pasta is done cooking, drain in a strainer, reserving some pasta water to add if sauce is too thick, and place pasta into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings. Please note: This dish does not reheat well due to the avocado in the sauce. Please serve immediately. I have found that if you save enough pasta water you can boil that and add it to the leftovers to reheat it, but it is better fresh.

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[-] brownsugga@lemmy.world 9 points 9 hours ago

It would have never occurred to me to use an avocado as a sauce base, I bet this is super creamy. Thank you!

[-] beveradb@sh.itjust.works 6 points 9 hours ago

Likewise! Was it good, op?

[-] nocturne@slrpnk.net 6 points 8 hours ago

It is really good.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 8 hours ago

I’ve been seeing posts about “green spaghetti” which has grilled poblanos in it. (Along with cream and stuff.)

I bet a poblano would kick this up a couple notches and pair better with the avocado than the Parmesan and cream cheese I’ve seen used.

Maybe sub cilantro for the basil.

Looks great!

[-] StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago

If I recall aren't poblanos pretty mild and very smokey? I might be thinking of chipotle

[-] nocturne@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 hours ago

Chipotle are smoked jalapeño. I have been known to eat them straight from the can.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

Poblanos are mild and usually roasted on a stove top or grill before serving. Chipotle are actually smoked but are also mild.

I mean the green ones. And maybe some jalapeños

[-] nocturne@slrpnk.net 3 points 8 hours ago

I made the olive into chile oil before adding it. I have also used leftover guacamole as a sauce. Normally I add some chopped tomatoes to it, but I did not have any.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Ooo maybe do tomatillos

this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2026
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