Vegan Creamy Avocado Pasta
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vegan Creamy Avocado Pasta, a quick and easy 20-minute recipe perfect for busy weeknights or a wholesome dinner. This plant-based dish features a luxuriously smooth avocado sauce, made with ripe avocados, fresh basil, zesty lemon, garlic, olive oil, and a touch of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami twist. Tossed with your favorite pasta and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dairy-free meal is both healthy and satisfying. The recipe is completely customizable, with optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick and a simple, gluten-free adaptation by using your preferred gluten-free pasta. Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors and rich creaminess, this vegan pasta is sure to become a household favorite. Perfectly balanced and packed with nutrients, it’s a delicious way to elevate your dinner routine!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 2 medium Ripe avocados
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a food processor.
Step 3
Add the fresh basil leaves, juice of the lemon, peeled garlic cloves, extra-virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Step 4
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 5
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Step 6
Toss the hot drained pasta with the creamy avocado sauce until well coated.
Step 7
Add the cherry tomatoes and gently mix them with the pasta and sauce.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with more fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (892.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1325.8 |
| Total Fat 75.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1233.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.3g | |
| Protein 36.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 141.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2418.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories