Description
This creamy avocado pasta sauce is rich, velvety, and packed with fresh flavor. Made by blending ripe avocados with garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil, it creates a healthy, dairy-free sauce that clings beautifully to pasta.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2–4 tablespoons water or pasta cooking water (to thin)
12 oz cooked pasta of choice
Optional: Cherry tomatoes, halved
Optional: Grated parmesan or vegan alternative
Optional: Red pepper flakes
Optional: Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add the garlic, fresh basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water or reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Toss the warm cooked pasta with the avocado sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings such as cherry tomatoes, grated cheese, red pepper flakes, or fresh basil.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish gluten-free.
Best served fresh due to avocado browning.
Can also be used as a dip or sandwich spread.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed to the surface for up to 1 day.
For variation, try cilantro or parsley instead of basil.
For extra protein, add chickpeas or grilled tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
