# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
→ Avocado Mixture
03 - 2 ripe avocados
04 - 1 lime, juiced and zested
05 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
07 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, plus extra for garnish
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
09 - Fresh basil or cilantro leaves
10 - Grated Parmesan or vegan alternative
11 - Additional lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water before draining thoroughly in a colander.
02 - Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with small chunks remaining.
03 - Add fresh lime juice and zest, olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir vigorously until completely incorporated and creamy.
04 - Transfer the warm, drained pasta directly into the avocado mixture. Toss vigorously to coat each strand, adding reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until achieving desired silky consistency.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. Plate immediately while warm, topping with fresh herbs, extra chili flakes, grated Parmesan, and lime wedges.
