Avocado Pesto Pasta
This avocado pesto pasta is creamy, fresh, and full of vibrant flavor. Made with ripe avocado, basil, and garlic, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- * 12 oz pasta spaghetti, penne, or fusilli
- * 1 ripe avocado
- * 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- * 2 cloves garlic
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- * ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- * Salt and black pepper to taste
- * ½ cup pasta water as needed
- * Optional: pine nuts walnuts, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a blender, combine avocado, basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and cheese.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Transfer sauce to a bowl or pan.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Add more pasta water as needed for a silky texture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for a smooth texture.
- Add lemon juice to keep color bright and flavor balanced.
- Avoid heating the sauce too much to preserve freshness.
- Adjust consistency with pasta water gradually.