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Avocado Carbonara Recipe

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This Avocado Carbonara is a creamy, flavorful twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, blending ripe avocados, egg yolks, and kale for a smooth, rich sauce that’s both nutritious and indulgent. Enhanced with garlic, lemon juice, spices, crispy bacon, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe offers a fresh and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 lb Linguini Noodles

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
  • 1 cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking)

Toppings

  • 4–5 slices Bacon (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, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. Prepare Sauce Base: While the pasta cooks, add avocados, egg yolks, kale leaves, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, paprika, and cayenne to a blender or food processor. Blend until thoroughly smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Pasta Water: With the blender or food processor running on low speed, slowly incorporate the reserved hot pasta water to the avocado mixture. Continue blending until the sauce becomes silky and well combined.
  4. Toss Pasta and Sauce: Pour the avocado sauce over the drained linguini noodles. Toss thoroughly to ensure every noodle is coated with the creamy sauce.
  5. Add Finishing Touches: Fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon along with the shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix gently to combine and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Reserve the pasta water carefully as it helps loosen and smooth out the avocado sauce, giving it the perfect silky texture.
  • Using ripe avocados ensures a creamy, rich sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with smoked mushrooms or tempeh bacon.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its best and avoid the avocado browning.
  • The keto-friendly option is possible by replacing linguini with zucchini noodles.

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