Gluten-Free Creamy Avocado Pasta
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Gluten-Free Creamy Avocado Pasta, a quick and nourishing meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for gluten-free and plant-based diets alike, this recipe features a lusciously creamy avocado-based sauce infused with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and fresh basil. Tossed with gluten-free pasta and juicy cherry tomatoes, every bite is a harmony of bright, fresh flavors. Top it with Parmesan cheese for a savory kick or opt for nutritional yeast to keep it vegan-friendly. With minimal prep and customizable seasoning, this healthy, satisfying dish is a weeknight dinner hero that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Perfectly suited for those seeking wholesome, gluten-free comfort food, it’s sure to be a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Gluten-free pasta
- 2 whole Ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
Instructions
Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados (pitted and peeled), lemon juice, garlic cloves, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the avocado sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the creamy avocado sauce until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes.
Serve the creamy avocado pasta immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast if vegan.
Enjoy your delightful gluten-free creamy avocado pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.6 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 2132 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*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.
