Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Pasta—a healthy, flavorful fusion that's as vibrant as it is nourishing. This recipe features tender whole wheat pasta tossed with a velvety, nutrient-packed avocado sauce infused with garlic, fresh basil, and zesty lemon juice. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese add bursts of Mediterranean flavor, while toasted pine nuts provide a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome dish is perfect for busy days yet elegant enough for entertaining. Rich in heart-healthy fats, fiber, and bold flavors, it’s a Mediterranean-inspired comfort food you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Whole wheat pasta
• 2 medium Ripe avocados
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor.

Step 3

Add the garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, salt, and ground black pepper to the food processor.

Step 4

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the Kalamata olives.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, creamy avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the pasta, along with the pine nuts.

Step 8

Gently toss the mixture again and serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(991.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1902.4

Total Fat 156.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3502.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 35.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 606.4mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2480.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 22.5%