Creamy Avocado Pasta – a 15 minute dinner with a thick, creamy and delicious avocado and herb sauce. Super tasty with just a handful of ingredients!
This was one of the absolute first recipes I shared on the blog when I started in 2011. I found the recipe on the Oh She Glows website. She is/was a plant-based blogger, but doesn’t seem to actively blog anymore.
I’m definitely not a vegan or vegetarian blogger, but I’m all for eating more plants when I can. This chickpea curry is definitely one of our go-tos when I want to skip the meat. But this avocado pasta is another one of our favorites!
Why you will love this recipe
- Creamy and comforting vegetable pasta with everyday ingredients. You don’t have to buy a special dairy-free product to make it, just ingredients you probably already buy!
- Want to add meat or more protein? Go for it! I topped with some chopped almonds of some texture, but adding grilled chicken or shrimp would be great for extra fluffiness.
- It’s ready in 15 minutes! While you cook the pasta, the sauce mixes in just a few minutes. So dinner is done!
Avocado sauce
This avocado sauce almost looks like an avocado pesto. It’s creamy, full of flavor and so good. The basil definitely gives it a pesto flavor, with no nuts, cheese, or tons of oil.
What you will need
- Attorney
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh basilic
- Salt pepper
- Dried pasta
I like to top with red pepper flakes and chopped walnuts for a bit more flavor and texture.
How to make avocado pasta
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for full measurements and instructions!
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water to dilute the sauce.
- Add the avocado, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Once the pasta is cooked, add it to a bowl with the sauce. If necessary, add a little water at a time so that the sauce completely coats the noodles.
- Serve immediately.
Yes! Not everyone likes fresh basil, so you can use cilantro or parsley for this sauce and the flavors come together really well.
Yes, this recipe is made for 2 servings. If you want to feed a family, just double everything and you’ll have 4 servings. 1 avocado will cover about 4-5 ounces of dried pasta, so 2 avocados should feed 4.
This is one of those recipes that doesn’t reheat well. There’s lime juice in the sauce, so the avocado won’t brown quickly, but heating mashed avocado just isn’t ideal. So prepare what you are going to eat.
What can I add to avocado pasta
If you want to make it a heartier meal, you can definitely add meat. By default, it’s actually vegan, but if you don’t care about that, or want to use vegan/vegetarian alternatives, here are some ways to increase that.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts are great sliced on top
- Adding parmesan cheese on top adds lots of flavor
- Sauteed prawns are a delicious pairing
- Raw or roasted cherry tomatoes add a splash of flavor to this dish
What goes with avocado pasta
You really can serve this pasta dish with just about anything. But here are some of my favorites that go with just about any pasta dinner.
Yield: 2
Avocado Pasta
Creamy Avocado Pasta – a 15 minute dinner with a thick, creamy and delicious avocado and herb sauce. Super tasty with just a handful of ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado, pitted
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juice
- 2 cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4-5 ounces of dried pasta
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water to dilute the sauce.
- Add the avocado, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Once the pasta is cooked, add it to a bowl with the sauce. If necessary, add a little water at a time so that the sauce completely coats the noodles.
- Serve immediately.
Remarks
Optional – I topped with chopped walnuts and crushed red pepper
Nutrition information
Yield
2
Portion
1
Amount per serving calories 381Total fat 29gSaturated fat 4gtrans fat 0gUnsaturated fats 23gCholesterol 0mgSodium 329mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 9gSugar 1gProtein 6g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a guideline.
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