Healthy Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish made with ripe avocados, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil—all blended into a smooth, dairy-free sauce. Tossed with your favorite pasta and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect plant-based meal for busy nights.Fresh, vibrant, and endlessly customizable, this recipe is a must-try for avocado lovers and anyone looking for a simple, satisfying pasta dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta spaghetti, linguine, or your favorite
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh basil or cilantro/parsley, loosely packed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water as needed for thinning
Optional toppings:
- Cherry tomatoes halved
- Red pepper flakes
- Vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
- Pine nuts or sunflower seeds
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
Make the avocado sauce:
- While the pasta cooks, add avocados, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a tablespoon of pasta water at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
Combine pasta and sauce:
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Pour the avocado sauce over the hot pasta and toss until evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed to help the sauce cling to the noodles.
Serve immediately:
- Divide into bowls and top with cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vegan parmesan, or other toppings of your choice.