Creamy Avocado Pasta: Quick, Easy, and Dairy-Free Delight

Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick, easy, and dairy-free dish that transforms ripe avocados into a creamy sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Dry Pasta Choose a thicker pasta like spaghetti or fusilli.

For the Sauce

2 medium Ripe Avocados Make sure they are fully ripe.
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Substitute with parsley if desired.
2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves Can be swapped with kale for variety.
2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred; can use powder if necessary.
2 tbls Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Lime juice makes a great alternative.
1 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust according to your preference.
2 tbls Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

Blender or food processor
Pot
Colander
Large bowl

Method

Cooking Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Stir occasionally.
Scoop avocados into a blender with basil, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, drizzle in olive oil.
Drain the pasta in a colander and return to a large bowl.
Pour the avocado sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Sauce can be frozen separately for 2 months.

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