1/3 cup mashed ripe avocado (from about 1/2 avocado)
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon) or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
Place the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, Parmesan, salt, pepper, anchovy paste, if using, plus 6 tablespoons water in a food processor or powerful blender and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.