Greek Pasta with Avocado Sauce
Creamy, zesty, and bursting with Mediterranean flair, this Greek Pasta with Avocado Sauce is a game-changer for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. This dish combines tender spaghetti coated in a luscious, velvety avocado and Greek yogurt sauce with vibrant Greek-inspired toppings like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. A splash of fresh lemon juice and aromatic parsley tie it all together, offering a fresh yet indulgent experience in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this pasta is the perfect blend of creamy and refreshing, making it a healthy, satisfying option that everyone will love. Pair it with a green side salad or serve it as a colorful main dish—your taste buds (and dinner guests) will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.75 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the avocado sauce. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and place it in a blender or food processor.
Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced olives, and red onion.
Transfer the pasta to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley on top.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon wedges or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.7 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 6589 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.4 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.6 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1020 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3448 mg | 73% | |
*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.
