Pasta with Avocado Pesto
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy and vibrant Pasta with Avocado Pesto recipe! Featuring a velvety sauce made from ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is a modern twist on classic pesto pasta. Brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice and a hint of garlic, the luscious pesto clings perfectly to your favorite pasta shape—be it spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressively simple dinner party dish. Serve it up with a garnish of extra Parmesan, fresh basil, or a drizzle of olive oil for a restaurant-quality finish. This healthy, indulgent pasta is as delicious as it is satisfying, making it a crowd-pleaser you'll keep coming back to! Keywords: avocado pesto, creamy pasta, quick dinner recipes, vegetarian pasta ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 whole Ripe avocados
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.33 cup Pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the avocado pesto. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Add the avocado pesto and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese, a few fresh basil leaves, or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3069 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1704 mg | 36% | |
*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.
