Pasta with Avocado
Transform your weeknight dinner game with this quick and creamy Pasta with Avocado recipe! Featuring ripe avocados blended into a velvety sauce with fresh basil, garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dish delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. The silky avocado sauce perfectly coats your choice of spaghetti, linguine, or penne, creating a healthy, dairy-free alternative to traditional pasta sauces. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this vibrant, nutrient-packed meal is perfect for busy nights or when you’re craving something light yet satisfying. Customize your bowl with a sprinkle of chili flakes for heat or a garnish of Parmesan for extra indulgence. Serve this avocado pasta as a wholesome vegetarian main course or a luxurious side dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 2 whole Ripe avocados
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
- 30 grams Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cups Reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water (1-2 tablespoons at a time) until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the drained pasta with the avocado sauce until evenly coated. If the sauce thickens, add more reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen it up.
For added heat, sprinkle red chili flakes over the pasta if desired.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and extra basil leaves for a fresh pop of color.
Enjoy your creamy and zesty pasta with avocado!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2845 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*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.
