Creamy Avocado pasta Sauce (Green Pasta)
This creamy avocado pasta is rich and flavorful, contains just 5 simple ingredients, and will be on your table in 20 minutes (or less!) for a nutritious mid-week meal! Best of all, the green pasta sauce is gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and 100% vegan!
Ingredients
- 7 ozpasta (of your choice)
- 1 smallavocado (or around 1/2 large avocado)
- 1 cupbasil leaves (loosely packed)
- ½lemon (juice and zest)
- 1garlic clove
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- ½ cuppasta water
Directions
- 1
Cook your pasta according to the package instructions and your preferred level (al dente vs. more tender).When draining the pasta, keep around 1 cup of the pasta water to one side.
- 2
To prepare the green sauce, add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend into a smooth sauce. I like to start by adding just 1/3 of the pasta water and then adding more until I've thinned the avocado sauce into my desired consistency.
- 3
Give the sauce a taste, increase the seasonings/lemon if preferred, and then combine with the pasta, mix well, and serve!Optionally, top with a little parmesan (or nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative).
How to store
- 1
This avocado pasta is best enjoyed immediately. However, any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. However, I've found that the flavor seems to mellow as it sits, so you may want to add a little extra lemon juice or seasonings before serving.I haven't tried freezing the creamy avocado sauce as I imagine it could impact the flavor and texture negatively. However, feel free to experiment - I suggest freezing in an airtight container for between 1-2 months.