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Avocado Carbonara

Creamy Avocado Carbonara for a Quick Healthy Night In

This Creamy Avocado Carbonara is a quick and healthy twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring avocados, kale, and bacon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguini Noodles or spaghetti or gluten-free pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe
  • 2 large Egg Yolks or silken tofu for vegan
  • 2 cups Kale or spinach
  • 2 cloves Garlic increase to taste
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika optional
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne adjust for spice preference
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserve before draining pasta
For the Finishing Touches
  • 4 slices Bacon or omit for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese omit for vegan

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the linguini noodles and cook according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, add the ripe avocados, egg yolks, kale, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, paprika, and cayenne to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. With the blender running, slowly add in the reserved hot pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
  4. In a large mixing bowl or the pot used to boil the pasta, combine the drained linguini noodles and the creamy avocado sauce, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Stir in the crumbled bacon and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure avocados are ripe for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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