Description
Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together creamy avocados, fresh basil, and nutrient-packed spinach into a delightful meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressive gatherings. The silky pesto sauce coats the pasta beautifully, offering a rich flavor profile that pleases both vegans and pasta lovers alike. Customize your dish with additional veggies or plant-based proteins to enhance its nutritional value. Whether served hot or cold, this pasta dish will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry pasta (your choice)
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups basil (loosely packed)
- 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed) or 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the dry pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto by blending together avocado, olive oil, basil, spinach, garlic, cashews, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drain the cooked pasta and toss it with the avocado pesto in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and serve topped with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Blending/Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 416
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 328mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg