Vegan Creamy Avocado Pasta
Ripe avocado blended with lemon juice, garlic, and fresh basil forms a smooth, creamy sauce that coats pasta without any dairy. Toss it with your noodles of choice and the whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes. It works as a quick weeknight dinner or a no-cook-sauce option when you want something fresh and fast.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Large pot
- Colander
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine Use whole wheat or gluten-free if needed
Sauce
- 2 medium ripe avocados peeled and pitted
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil preferably cold-pressed
- 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves packed
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant milk almond or soy work well
- ½ tsp sea salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, for a cheesy flavor
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds or toasted pine nuts for crunch and visual appeal
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, basil, plant milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Return drained pasta to the warm pot (off heat) and pour the avocado sauce over the pasta. Use tongs to toss gently until the noodles are evenly coated with sauce.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Divide into serving bowls. Garnish with nutritional yeast and hemp seeds or pine nuts for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the smoothest sauce. Hass avocados are ideal for their rich flavor and creaminess.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce before blending.
- To add a protein boost, stir in cooked green peas or chickpeas when tossing the pasta with sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 17gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 309mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg
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