Creamy Avocado Pasta
A 15-minute, plant-based pasta dish that’s rich, creamy, and surprisingly healthy.
Mar 22, 2025
Boil pasta
according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
Make the sauce:
In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, basil/parsley, nutritional yeast (if using), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Toss pasta
with the avocado sauce, adding a little pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Garnish
with cherry tomatoes, extra herbs, or chili flakes if desired.
Serve immediately
for best texture and flavor.
Nutritional facts
Ingredients
• 200g spaghetti (or your choice of pasta)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 handful fresh basil or parsley
• Chili flakes (optional, for kick)
• Cherry tomatoes or spinach for garnish (optional)
