Description
Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines creamy avocado with fresh spinach and classic pesto flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant green pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Packed with healthy fats and nutrients, it’s entirely plant-based, ensuring everyone can enjoy it without compromising taste. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or spices, and serve it warm or cold for a versatile meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry pasta (of choice)
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups basil (loosely packed)
- 1 cup frozen spinach (or 2 cups fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the avocado, olive oil, basil, spinach, garlic, cashews, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the avocado pesto until well coated.
- Serve topped with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg