This Guacamole Pasta tastes so
decadent that it is hard to believe that it is a low-calorie dish. It is
so easy to make that it can be on your table in just 15 minutes. You can
have pasta when dieting! Pasta is low fat - it is the topping that you
put on the salsa that makes it fattening!
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Linguine with Guacamole
Recipe Type:
Pasta,
Salsa
& Guacamole,
Avocado,
Diet
Cuisine:
Southwest
Yields: 2 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Pasta cook time: 10 min
Ingredients:
6 ounces uncooked
linguine pasta
1 ripe Hass
avocado, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed
lime juice*
2 large
garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoon prepared salsa
1 jalapeno
chile
pepper (stems, ribs, & seeds removed), very finely diced (optional)**
1 bunch fresh cilantro
Coarse
salt to taste
Coarsely-ground
black pepper to taste
* I vary the amount of lime juice used according to my
tastes at the time.
** Sometimes I add some
minced chile peppers and other times I don't. It is your choice.
Preparation:
Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente.
Learn How To Cook Pasta Properly.
While the pasta is cooking, place the avocado, lime juice, garlic, prepared
salsa, chile pepper (if using), cilantro, salt, and pepper into a food
processor or blender. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy.
When pasta is done cooking, remove from
heat, drain, and place the cooked pasta into a large serving bowl. Add the
guacamole sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated. Season with additional
salt and pepper, if desired.
Divide the pasta among 2 individual serving bowls or plates.
Serve immediately.
Makes 2 servings.
Linguine with
Guacamole - Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Carbohydrates
Grams |
Calories |
|
Linguine Pasta, dry |
6-ounces |
3 |
123 |
600 |
|
Avocado |
1 medium |
30 |
12 |
324 |
|
Lime Juice |
2 tablespoons |
0 |
2.8 |
8 |
|
Garlic cloves |
2 cloves |
0 |
2 |
8 |
|
Salsa |
3 tablespoons |
0 |
3 |
15 |
|
Chile Pepper |
1 small |
0 |
4 |
15 |
|
Cilantro, fresh |
1 bunch |
0 |
.7 |
4 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
33 |
147.5 |
974 |
Recipe
makes 2 servings.
Each Serving Totals -
16.5 Fat Grams, 73.7 Carbohydrate grams,
487 Calories
|
