Avocado Carbonara
Creamy, vibrant, and full of fresh flavor, this avocado carbonara offers a heart-healthy twist on classic pasta—blended with kale, garlic, and lemon, then finished with smoky bacon and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1 lb linguine noodles
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 large kale leaves
- 3–4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 4–5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, blend avocados, egg yolks, kale, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and cayenne in a food processor until smooth.
- With the blender running on low, slowly stream in hot reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Pour the avocado sauce over the drained pasta and toss until fully coated.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture and flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for extra protein.
- Serve immediately, as avocado sauce may darken over time.
- Swap kale with spinach for a milder green flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 538 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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