Cooking with Chef Lucy – Avocado Cream Pasta

Top Mealz Chef Lucy shows how to make a different kind of pasta using simple ingredients

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Chef Lucy with Top Mealz presents how to make Avocado Cream Pasta, a healthy alternative side dish or meal if you would like to add protein.

Ingredients:

• 7 oz pasta of your choice​
• 1 small avocado or around 1/2 large avocado​
• 1 cup basil leaves loosely packed​
• 1/2 lemon juice and zest​
• 1 garlic clove​
• 1/2 teaspoon salt​
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper​
• 1/2 cup pasta water​
• 1/1 cup Cilantro​
• 1 Cup Half & Half ​

Instructions:

1. Cook your pasta according to the package instructions ​
2. When draining the pasta, keep around 1 cup of the pasta water to one side.​
3. To prepare the green sauce, add all the ingredients to a blender and blend into a smooth sauce. ​
4. Give the sauce a taste, increase the seasonings/lemon if preferred, and then combine with the pasta, mix well, and serve!​
5. Optionally, top with a little parmesan​