Avocado Alfredo Pasta Nests

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Creamy and delicious Avocado Alfredo Pasta Nests
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -4 avocados
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice , plus more for garnish
1/2 lb spaghetti , or linguini noodles
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
1 large egg
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 dozen cherry tomatoes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
609
Sugar
3g
Fat
46g
This dish is a unique and delicious twist on traditional alfredo pasta. Using avocados to make the sauce is a much healthier option than a traditional sauce that is often high in calories and fat. The addition of cherry tomatoes adds a fresh and flavorful touch to the dish. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or lunch and is ready in just 30 minutes. The 'nests' are a fun way to present the dish and are sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a muffin tin.
2.Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
3.In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
4.In a medium bowl, mash the avocados and whisk in the egg. Add the avocado mixture to the sauce, stirring to combine.
5.Take the spaghetti noodles and wrap around your fingers until it forms a nest-like shape.
6.Dip the nests in the seasoned bread crumbs and place in the muffin tin. Once you have filled the tin, pour the avocado alfredo sauce over the noodles.
7.Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them on top of each nest.
8.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

PROS

This dish is a healthy twist on traditional alfredo pasta with the addition of avocados that provide healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

It is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or lunch that is ready in just 30 minutes.

CONS

This dish is quite heavy and high in calories due to the cheese and cream content.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The addition of avocados in this dish provides healthy fats that are beneficial for heart health and reducing inflammation. Avocados also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, K, B6, potassium and manganese which are necessary for maintaining a healthy and balanced diet.

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