Soy-Free Creamy Avocado Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this vibrant and wholesome Soy-Free Creamy Avocado Pasta, a dish that combines simplicity with gourmet appeal. Featuring a velvety avocado sauce enriched with fresh basil, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon, this recipe creates a luxurious texture without relying on soy-based ingredients. Perfect for plant-forward eaters and those with dietary restrictions, it pairs beautifully with cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and freshness. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy meal is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress at dinner parties. Serve with optional Parmesan for added richness or keep it vegan—it’s customizable to suit any palate! Keywords: soy-free pasta, avocado sauce, quick and easy dinner, plant-based recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta of your choice (e.g., spaghetti, fusilli)
- 2 large Ripe avocados
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
To the avocados, add the basil leaves, peeled garlic cloves, juice of the lemon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
Return the pasta to the pot and add the creamy avocado sauce.
Toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated, adding a little reserved pasta water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and gently toss again.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2130 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 818 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2651 mg | 56% | |
*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.
