# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Avocado Sauce
03 - 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
04 - 1 garlic clove, peeled
05 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
09 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh basil leaves
12 - Extra grated Parmesan
13 - Lemon zest (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Combine avocados, garlic, basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding reserved pasta water as needed.
03 - Toss the hot drained pasta with the avocado sauce, adding more reserved pasta water if necessary to coat the noodles evenly.
04 - Divide among plates. Garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.
