Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Pasta
Indulge in the velvety goodness of Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Pasta, a vibrant dish that redefines comfort food with a wholesome twist. Perfectly cooked spaghetti is enveloped in a luscious avocado sauce blended with fresh basil, zesty lime juice, and garlic for a burst of refreshing flavors. This dairy-free recipe is quick, easy, and satisfying, with minimal prep time while delivering maximum taste. Juicy cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts add a pop of color and texture, making each bite a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy. Ideal for busy weeknights, vegan diets, or anyone looking for a nutrient-packed meal, this avocado pasta is a guilt-free indulgence that’s sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, halve and pit the avocados, scooping out the flesh into a food processor.
Add the fresh basil leaves, lime juice, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the processor with the avocado.
Blend the ingredients until smooth, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to achieve a creamy and pourable consistency, if needed.
Toss the drained pasta with the creamy avocado sauce until evenly coated.
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.4 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.1 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2905 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
