Whip up this creamy, healthy pasta in minutes with a mixture of avocado, lemon juice, olive oil and fresh basil. The avocado makes an incredibly delicious, buttery sauce that you’ll crave again and again on your favorite pasta!
Let’s see. The things I won’t miss about summer? Mosquitoes. Humidity. The A/C bill (and you know we New Englanders keep it cranked!). The things I will miss? Juicy lemons. Fragrant basil. And, oh mama, those buttery smooth avocados.
Can you tell I’m a winter kind of girl?
For the 2.456 seconds that Austin will have cool weather and I can still get a decent avocado, I’m going to wrap up in a cozy sweater and pile a big bowl of this into my mouth. All for myself. ‘Cause that’s just how we do.
You’d swear there was at least a pound of butter in this beautiful pasta, but nope! Just a little olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil and a bunch of smooooth avocado whirred up into a savory sauce.
Toss in some chopped tomatoes, cooked bacon or chicken, or a heap of freshly grated Parmesan. However you dress up this fuss-free pasta you’re gonna love it. And then you’re gonna pass out from carblicious bliss. Mmm!
Whip up this divine, delish pasta some weeknight as an easy option for busy nights. And before avocados are out of season and overpriced, stock up and savor the smooth, savory goodness until summer’s over for good!
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Creamy Avocado Pasta*
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
12 oz. pasta (I used whole wheat spaghetti)
2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 handful fresh basil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Freshly grated parmesan
Directions:
Set a medium-sized pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta, reduce heat slightly and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
In a food processor, combine avocado flesh, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, basil and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside in a large bowl.
Transfer cooked pasta to the bowl. Toss with avocado mixture and freshly grated parmesan. Serve with additional grated parmesan, if desired.
Enjoy!
* Please note: This dish must be served same day, same minute it’s made. It cannot be left out, refrigerated, or frozen without turning brown from the avocado. As soon as it’s done, just dig in!
Adapted from The Londoner
Paru Mahtani says
Wow!! The recepie sounds great! Can’t wait to try!
But, really…your photography is mind blowing!!!Inspirational!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Sandra Lee says
When I am back on my feet this is one of the first things I want to make. Gold star for you Georgia!
Urban Wife says
I love everything about this pasta! Lovely pictures. And please tell me it gets under 60 degrees here in Austin! Actually, I would be happy with 75 at this point. :)
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I love this kind of pasta. Avocado really is the wonder fruit! I’m ready to say goodbye to summer but I’m sure I’ll be missing it by the dead of February.
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
Love that swirling heap of goodness!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I love this pasta. I am not ready for avocados to go away!
Miranda @ Mangoes and Chutney says
You will not believe that last night I was looking for a dinner recipe for my two avocados sitting on my counter – and I have everything to make this! Guess what’s for dinner?
Asmita says
Hi Georgia,
What a gorgeous and healthy dish!
Sandra M. says
Oh I am totally agreeing with you. I don’t have a problems with mosquitoes since I never ever got bitten(for real) but humidity I cant deal with at all!:)
This is one of my favorite pastas. I love creamy avocado pasta.Great recipe and amazing pictures! I wish you great Labor day weekend!
Dining Alone says
I am buying a bunch of avocados for the long weekend because I will miss them too, this looks delicious.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Love this pasta dish, Georgia!
From Valeries Kitchen says
This is genius and I can’t wait to try it!
Lizzy Do says
Oh, gosh, this looks incredible! Creamy from the avocado and flavorful with the basil, lemon and garlic…what’s not to love??? I’m so ready for the mosquitos to disappear, too~
Julie @ Table for Two says
I love how uber creamy and easy this pasta is to make. Great flavors in here! I’m definitely making this soon!
Bree says
Funny I am a total summer girl-probably bc I live in Wisconsin :). I also adore a great avocado!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I need to try this. I remember I bookmarked avocado pasta and haven’t made it yet. Now you reminded me with this delicious looking pasta! Oh looks so good! Hopefully California will have avocado a little longer… I gotta grab some quickly before price goes up. :) Have a great Labor Day weekend Georgia!
Joanne says
I’ve made this dish before and it really is the best! That sauce is amazing.
Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious says
What a beautiful dish! :)
Parsley Sage says
Girl, I’ve got an avocado on the country right now just WAITING to be pastacized :) This looks fabulous :)
Daniela @ foodrecipesHQ says
I don’t like creamy recipe, in the sense I don’t like to add cream on pasta. But in this case it’all about avocado which is one of my favourite ingredient. I’ve never thought I could use with pusta, I’ll try this recipe!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
This is definitely my kind of recipe! Love that vibrant green too!
Angie's Recipes says
The pasta looks fantastic with creamy avocado sauce!!
DJ XH says
If you save the pits from the avocados and cover the leftovers, the dish will keep without the browning effect.
DJ XH says
If you save the pits from the avocados and cover the leftovers, the dish will keep without the browning effect.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
i swear this is what I had for lunch today! My version includes a spoonful of Greek yogurt and cilantro instead of basil
Hotly Spiced says
I love the look of the pasta and the way it has been twirled around the fork is gorgeous. I love avocados too. I’m so glad our winter is over and Spring has arrived xx
Teresa, foodonfifth.com says
Your photos look wonderful. Especially the “pasta flower”. Love it.
The recipe you have shared is simple and easy and no doubt delicious. Thanks.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I love the creaminess that avocados bring to any dish. This looks fantastic!
Auntie Rain says
John made this for lunch today. Absolutely delicious and so clean tasting!I wonder how it will be leftover.
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
Aw, Rain! So glad you enjoyed it! Leftovers might turn a little brown from the avocado, but they’ll still be tasty. ;)
David Bond says
Looks great can’t wait to try it!
Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says
Yum! I love avocado and this recipe wounds amazing.
Chrystal says
As a Californian I have avocados year round for a relatively low price. I have found lime juice keeps them from turning brown.
Kathleen Xu says
Just made this for dinner and it was amazing! Such a great recipe and healthy too. I’m so glad I found this :)
Lindsey says
This pasta is a huge hit. I usually double the recipe and add chicken. This last time I did not have basil so decided to try with cilantro and it was delicious as well!
Ingrid Q. says
WOW!!! recipe was delicious and my kids ate it like there was no tomorrow and most of all they didnt know what was in it they tated it and said wow mommy this is good even asked for seconds!! thanks again
Angela says
This has quickly become a household staple! Thanks for the awesome, fuss-free recipe.
dinah says
I just made this and it tastes amazing! Even my little sister who actually never eats anything that’s green liked it! It was so easy but everyone thought that it was super hard to make and was suprised when they found out how easy it was :) The fact that it’s healthy makes it even more amazing!!
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