Admired Avocado and Crab Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this luxurious Admired Avocado and Crab Pasta, a creamy and light dish that’s bursting with fresh flavors! This elegant recipe pairs silky spaghetti or linguine with a velvety avocado sauce, brightened with zesty lemon juice and a hint of garlic. Succulent fresh crab meat adds a touch of sophistication, while Parmesan cheese and parsley bring irresistible savory notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet refined meal is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality experience at home. Customize the heat with optional red pepper flakes and serve with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for the perfect finishing touch. Your new favorite pasta delight awaits!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 2 pcs ripe avocados
• 8 oz fresh crab meat
• 2 pcs garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados (halved, pitted, and scooped out), garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Gently sauté the crab meat for 1-2 minutes until just heated through. Be careful not to overcook, as crab meat is delicate.

Step 4

Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the crab meat. Pour the avocado sauce over the pasta and toss gently to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top for a touch of heat, if desired.

Step 6

Serve the pasta immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1012.9 grams (1012.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1581

Total Fat 74.90g	96%
Saturated Fat 23.50g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 6182mg	269%
Total Carbohydrate 137.00g	50%
Dietary Fiber 27.20g	97%
Total Sugars 4.00g
Protein 104.00g	208%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1218mg	94%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 2414mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 33.5%