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Avocado Carbonara Recipe

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This Avocado Carbonara is a creamy, rich twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, using ripe avocados and kale to create a smooth sauce combined with egg yolks for authentic creaminess. Enhanced with garlic, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat, this recipe features linguini noodles tossed in the luscious avocado sauce, topped off with crumbled cooked meat and shredded Parmesan cheese for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 lb Linguini Noodles
  • 1 cup Pasta Water (reserved)

Sauce

  • 2 Avocados (pit removed and peeled)
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 large leaves of Kale
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • Pinch Cayenne

Toppings

  • 4–5 slices Meat (cooked and crumbled)
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguini noodles and cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  2. Prepare Avocado Sauce: While pasta cooks, place avocados, egg yolks, kale leaves, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, paprika, and cayenne into a blender or food processor. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate Pasta Water: With the blender or food processor running on low speed, slowly add the reserved hot pasta water. Continue blending until the sauce reaches a smooth, slightly runny consistency perfect for coating pasta.
  4. Toss Pasta and Sauce: Pour the avocado sauce over the drained linguini noodles. Use tongs or a large spoon to stir and fully coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  5. Add Meat and Cheese: Mix in the crumbled cooked meat slices and shredded Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  6. Serve Immediately: Plate the avocado carbonara and serve right away to enjoy its creamy texture and fresh flavors at their best.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for a smooth, creamy sauce.
  • Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting sauce consistency and helping it cling to pasta.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the meat or substitute with mushrooms or smoked tofu.
  • Kale adds a nutritious green element, but spinach can be a mild substitute.
  • The egg yolks ensure an authentic carbonara texture but cook them slightly with the hot pasta water to avoid raw eggs.
  • Serve immediately as the avocado sauce may oxidize and darken if left standing.

Keywords: Avocado Carbonara, Creamy Avocado Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipe, Linguini with Avocado Sauce, Healthy Carbonara, Kale Pasta Sauce

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