Avocado Vegan Pasta
Creamy, vibrant, and refreshing—this avocado vegan pasta blends ripe avocados, garlic, lemon, and basil into a silky sauce that clings beautifully to pasta. Paired with sweet cherry tomatoes and tossed with herbs, it’s a simple yet indulgent plant-based meal perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water or unsweetened plant-based milk (to loosen sauce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- In a food processor, combine avocados, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water or plant milk to reach desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce until well coated. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to help the sauce cling.
- Gently fold in halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve immediately as a warm dish or chill for a cold pasta salad option.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed for dietary preferences.
- Serve immediately to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Add cooked chickpeas or grilled vegetables for extra protein and texture.
- Chilling the dish makes a great pasta salad for picnics or lunchboxes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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