This simple avocado pasta is the perfect combination of fresh, light, and creamy. The dairy-free avocado sauce comes together while your pasta cooks, making it an effortless meal for busy nights. For the smoothest sauce, grate your garlic with a microplane—or finely mince if you don’t have one!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry pasta
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
- Juice from 1/4 of a lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. - Prepare the Avocado Sauce:
While the pasta cooks, mash the avocado in a large bowl. Mix in the grated garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. - Combine:
Stir 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water into the avocado mixture to create a silky sauce. Add the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onion. Toss until everything is well coated. Adjust the consistency with more pasta water if needed.
Tips for the Best Avocado Pasta
- Add Pesto: Take it up a notch by mixing in a tablespoon of pesto. It adds a herby punch! Skip the garlic if you use pesto.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free pasta or swap it with veggie noodles like zucchini or sweet potato.
- Choose the Best Avocado: Check out our tips on selecting perfectly ripe avocados for the creamiest sauce.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5.1mg
- Sodium: 593.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6g
- Sugars: 2.7g
- Protein: 9.6g
Enjoy this vibrant dish for lunch or dinner—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! 🌿