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Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta

Quick and Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta for Flavor Lovers

This Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta is a quick, creamy dish bursting with flavor, perfect for health-conscious cooks.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Dry Pasta
For the Pesto
  • 1 large Ripe Avocado Make sure it’s perfectly ripe
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Adjust based on your taste preference
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Fresh basil for classic pesto flavor
  • 1 cup Frozen Spinach Thawed, fresh works too
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use raw garlic for a bolder taste
  • 1/2 cup Raw Unsalted Cashews Swap with pine nuts or walnuts if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Juice from half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Season to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste
For Serving
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • pot
  • High-Powered Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine avocado, olive oil, basil, spinach, garlic, cashews, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper.
  3. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add more olive oil or pasta water if too thick.
  4. Pour the pesto over the warm pasta in the pot. Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Serve in bowls and top with sliced cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy it warm or chilled!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. For meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge and also freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with oil or reserved pasta water.

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