Easy Avocado Pasta Recipe
A flavorful avocado pasta with creamy, rich lemon avocado sauce.
Prep Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 413kcal
- 8 oz dried pasta I use gluten-free fusilli
- 1 large avocado ripe: seeded, flesh removed
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup vegan Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. (Reserve ½ cup pasta water for the sauce). Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the avocado sauce. Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. In a food processor or blender combine avocado flesh, vegan Parmesan, olive oil, spinach, garlic, lime juice, sea salt and pepper.
Pulse or blend on high until sauce is smooth and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of pasta water to thin it out.
In a large, non-stick skillet, add the cooked pasta and avocado sauce.
Toss gently over low heat until pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
Add vegan parmesan and cherry tomatoes. Continue tossing for 1-2 minutes until vegan Parmesan cheese is melted (if using fresh) and tomatoes are heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with extra vegan Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil and a few more cherry tomatoes, if desired. Enjoy!
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- Nutrition information is an estimate.
- To omit oil simply substitute with more vegetable broth.
- Use ripe avocados - for the best flavor and texture, ripe avocados are a must. However, they should not be brown or spoiled inside. If you press on the skin near the stem and it gives a little, it is perfect.
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- Squeeze the lime juice fresh - this ensures the most robust flavor. Bottled lime juice can taste sour, so fresh is best.
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- Emulsify the sauce - it's important, if you want the creamiest sauce ever, to emulsify the sauce by blending them in the food processor or blender until very smooth.
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- Cook the pasta al dente - this means it should still be a bit firm. Overcooked pasta can become mushy when stirring it with the sauce, making it a big mess when you toss the pasta and sauce together.
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- Season to taste - taste the pasta before serving and adjust the sea salt and pepper as neede
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg