Ingredients
Scale
- zoodles (2-4 medium zucchinis, zoodled)
- 1 tbsp butter, ghee, or alternative
- 1 medium-sized avocado
- 3 cloves garlic (or more!)
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 limes
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- parmesan cheese (optional)
Optional Topping: turkey meatballs, chicken, ground beef/turkey
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic (reserve one clove for later) for 2-3 minutes. Do not let brown.
- Add avocado, sautéed garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast (you can also add the yeast to the pasta when done cooking instead) to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add more salt/pepper/lime juice to taste and olive oil for consistency. Options: Add other spices like cumin, paprika, or herbs like cilantro to enhance flavor!
- When finished with sauce, heat butter in a pan. Once hot, add the reserved garlic and let it sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add zoodles to heated butter and garlic. Toss in pan for 3-4 minutes. Don’t overcook and let it get mushy!
- Remove zoodles from heat and toss them with the avocado sauce. Top with parmesan or nutritional yeast, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes