Creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta is a quick and simple recipe that is loaded with healthy goodness.
This recipe for avocado pasta is a creamy and delicious pasta idea that incorporates flavorful and healthy avocados to create a flavorful smooth and luscious sauce.
Delicious creamy avocado pasta.
A recipe that combines your favorite pasta with a creamy healthy sauce that takes just a few minutes to make.
This is a no cook no bake recipe that can be made in a blender or food processor.
Did you try my recipe for Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado ?
That recipe features avocados that have been stuffed with ingredients including cucumber and celery.
Both this pasta recipe and that stuffed avocado recipe are great ways to enjoy that the goodness of avocados.
Top this recipe with vegan parmesan cheese. You can find a selection of vegan parmesan cheeses here.
What to know about using avocados in recipes.
Sometimes referred to as a 'healthy fat', avocados are known for their high content of monounsaturated fats. These are the fats that are considered by the experts to be heart-healthy fats as they can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Here are more healthy benefits related to avocados.
Fiber Content- Avocados are an excellent source of dietary fiber
Antioxidant Properties- Avocados contain antioxidants, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health.
Nutrients- Avocados are a good source of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
Certainly, a firm avocado can be sliced and used to top a salad or added to a sandwich. It is the ripened avocado that can greatly expand the uses of avocados in recipes.
Avocados can be used as a natural substitute for ingredients like butter, cream, or mayonnaise, making dishes healthier and more plant-based.
They also work well in both savory and sweet dishes. You can add avocados to smoothies, baked goods, soups, or even make avocado ice cream.
Avocados can also add a creamy element to sauces, dressings, dips, and spreads.
Tips for making pasta with avocado pasta sauce.
When selecting an avocado to use in this recipe, select one that is ripe and is soft to the touch but not overripe. This will ensure that the avocado is creamy and flavorful.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- For best results, cook your pasta al dente as this will help to keep its shape when combined with the creamy sauce. Avoid overcooking the pasta as this can make it too mushy to hold its shape.
- Grated parmesan cheese is a perfect topping for this recipe as it adds a salty and nutty flavour to the dish. Feel free to use a vegan version to keep this recipe vegan.
- You can blend or process your avocado to your desired consistency for a creamy sauce. However, I suggest that you keep your avocado a bit chunky rather than over blending or processing as over doing it can make the sauce too thin.
How to store creamy avocado pasta sauce
This pasta sauce is really best when served fresh due to the oxidation of the avocadoes. However, you can try adding a bit more lemon juice and store the sauce in an airtight container refrigerated for up to a few days or frozen for up to a couple of months.
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About this recipe for creamy avocado pasta sauce.
This is a simple recipe for a creamy avocado sauce that goes nicely with pasta.
The avocado sauce can be made in a blender or food processor and then added to your cooked and cooled pasta.
How to serve avocado pasta sauce.
- Serve this avocado sauce on top of your fusilli, fettuccine,penne or favorite pasta with a baguette and salad on the side.
- Instead of pasta, use this sauce to top baked potatoes or Cauliflower Pizza Crust with.
- Make this sauce into a dip and serve with Seed Crackers
Ingredients needed to make creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta
- Pasta. Select a pasta with a shape that will hold onto the sauce. Then cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Your pasta should be drained before combining it with the other ingredients.
- Water. It is a good idea to snag a bit of the water from the cooked pasta to use in the sauce if needed later on. Regular water will not work the same as you need the starch from the pasta.
- Avocado.Use a ripe avocado that is not too ripe.
- Spinach. Use fresh spinach that has been properly cleaned.
- Garlic. The garlic should be minced.
- Lemon Juice. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Olive Oil. I like a good extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Parmesan Cheese. Use a grated parmesan or vegan parmesan.
- Tomatoes. Bite sized such as cherry or grape tomatoes. The tomatoes should be sliced in half.
Expert Tip👉 Choose a pasta shape that will hold onto the sauce, such as fusilli, spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne. Make sure to cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente.
How to make creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta
Serves 4.
- Cook the pasta to al dente according the directions on the packaging. You can do this while preparing the sauce. Place the cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- To make the sauce, place the avocado (flesh) into a blender or food processor. Add the spinach and pulse a few times.
- Next, add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings as desired and blend or process until smooth and creamy. If you need to thin out the sauce you can add a tablespoon or two of the pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Transfer the avocado sauce to the bowl with the pasta and toss the ingredients until combined. Then lightly toss in the tomatoes.
- Serve the pasta with grated parmesan or vegan parmesan on top.
Expert Tip👉 Make this pasta dish into a meal. Simply add some sliced chicken, cooked shrimp, or a vegan alternative.
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Creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta, a delicious and healthy meal or dinner recipe idea can be made with a blender. Vegan, Vegetarian.
Creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
Cooked pasta, water from cooked pasta, and Seasonings as desired.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according the directions on the packaging. You can do this while preparing the sauce. Place the cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl.
- To make the sauce, place the avocado (flesh) into a blender or food processor. Add the spinach and pulse a few times. Next, add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings as desired and blend or process until smooth and creamy. If you need to thin out the sauce you can add a tablespoon or two of the pasta water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Transfer the avocado sauce to the bowl with the pasta and toss the ingredients until combined. Then lightly toss in the tomatoes.
- Serve the pasta with grated parmesan or vegan parmesan on top.
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. To make this recipe fully vegan, please make sure that you are using fully vegan ingredients.
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Nutrition
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