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Avocado Carbonara

Avocado Carbonara

A quick, unique, extra creamy and healthy pasta that is perfect for summer and everyone is sure to love!
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta, Quick and Easy Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Linguini Noodles
  • 2 Avocados pit removed and peeled
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 large leaves Kale
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 pinch Cayenne
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserved
  • 4-5 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and boil pasta until al dente. Make sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water after the pasta has cooked.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a blender or food processor combine the avocados, egg yolks, kale leaves, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, cayenne and blend until smooth.
  • Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining pasta.
  • With the reserved pasta water, turn the blender or food processor on low and slowly add the hot pasta water. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the avocado sauce over the cooked linguine noodles and stir to fully combine.
  • Add the crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

A quick, unique, extra creamy and healthy pasta that is perfect for summer and everyone is sure to love!
Keyword avocado, carbonara, creamy, healthy
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