Green Goddess Pasta
Green Goddess Pasta is a vibrant and creamy dish that turns simple ingredients into a gourmet meal. With twirling strands of your favorite pasta coated in a luscious green sauce made from fresh basil, avocado, and a hint of lemon, this recipe is both visually stunning and packed with flavor. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it can be easily customized to suit any palate. Serve it warm or enjoy it chilled as a refreshing pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, or zoodles)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend basil, parsley, garlic, avocado, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the green mixture with Greek yogurt until fully incorporated. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the green sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and garnish with olive oil and extra herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://www.mealura.com/green-goddess-pasta/