A simple, easy, and quick avocado pasta that is oh so creamy. This dish is ready in less than 30 minutes and contains simple ingredients!
A spin on your traditional pesto pasta, this pasta dish includes an ultra-creamy basil avocado sauce that is too good.
I could go on and on about my love for pasta. It’s one of those dishes that can be made in less than 20 minutes but taste as if it took you hours to prepare. This pasta dish does not lack in flavor, and it’s effortless and quick to make!
This creamy avocado pasta is loaded with simple, wholesome ingredients and is very delicious.
If you need an easy weeknight meal, then I got you covered.
How to Make Easy and Creamy Avocado Pasta:
This is a simple, fuss-free recipe.
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Add tomatoes to a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until blistered and juicy.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the pasta sauce. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add back to the cooking pot. Add the avocado sauce and stir to coat the pasta.
- Serve pasta with roasted tomatoes, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.
Your Questions Answered:
Is there a substitute for nutritional yeast? No, there is not a substitute for this ingredient. Nutritional yeast will add a cheesy flavor to this sauce, so I highly recommend not subbing it out! You can find this ingredient at most grocery stores or online.
Where do I find liquid smoke? You can find liquid smoke at most grocery stores in the condiment section or find it online.
How do I make this gluten-free? Just swap out the pasta noodles for a gluten-free pasta of your choice! My favorites are Banza and Chickapea.
Do these keep well as leftovers? How do I store it? Pasta usually doesn’t keep well as leftovers when the sauce is already mixed in. However, you can add a tbsp or two of water, stir, and then heat through on the stovetop or in the microwave. Alternatively, you can store leftover avocado sauce then add it to the pasta noodles when you’re ready to eat.
If you’re looking for more savory noodle dishes, you’ll also love this Creamy Walnut White Sauce Pasta, this Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, and this Creamy Garlic Pasta w/ Brussel Sprouts.
Also, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram don’t forget to tag me @healthienut + #healthienut! I love seeing your mouthwatering recreations!
A simple, easy, and quick avocado pasta that is oh so creamy. This dish is ready in less than 30 minutes and contains simple ingredients!
- 1 stem of 7-8 cherry tomatoes
- Flesh from 1 medium avocado
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup packed, fresh basil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp tahini
- ¼ tsp liquid smoke
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz. pasta of choice (I used penne)
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add tomatoes to a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until blistered and juicy.
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While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the pasta sauce. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy.
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add back to the cooking pot. Add the avocado sauce and stir to coat the pasta.
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Serve pasta with roasted tomatoes, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.
