Description
Creamy Avocado Pasta with Corn and Lime is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring smooth avocado sauce, sweet corn, and zesty lime, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
300 grams spaghetti (about 10.5 oz)
2 medium ripe avocados
1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
- Sauté the corn: In a pan over medium heat, sauté the sweet corn for about 5 minutes until it becomes slightly golden.
- Prepare the avocado sauce: In a blender, combine the ripe avocados, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Combine the pasta and sauce: In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the avocado sauce, ensuring that the pasta is well-coated. Add the sautéed corn and chopped cilantro, mixing gently.
- Serve: Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with extra cilantro before serving.
Notes
This dish can be served with grilled chicken, shrimp, or beans for added protein.
If you’d like more spice, incorporate red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño into the sauce.
For a gluten-free option, simply use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
