Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe
A fresh and creamy avocado pasta made with ripe avocados, garlic, lemon, and olive oil tossed with hot pasta for a silky, dairy-free sauce. Quick, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup pasta water (as needed)
- Grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2. While pasta cooks, add avocados, garlic, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a food processor.
- 3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4. Add avocado sauce to hot pasta and toss to coat.
- 5. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 7. Serve immediately topped with Parmesan or nutritional yeast if desired.
Notes
- Serve immediately to prevent avocado from browning.
- Add cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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