Irresistible Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
A creamy, delicious vegan pasta dish made with fresh avocados, basil, and nuts that elevates your pasta game with unmatched flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a food processor, combine the avocados, basil, garlic, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- If the pesto is too thick, gradually add olive oil or a splash of reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado pesto until well coated.
- Serve immediately in a bowl and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use ripe avocados and fresh basil. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Add lemon juice to refresh before consuming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/vegan-avocado-pesto-pasta/
