Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta
Description
This vibrant avocado spinach pasta is the ultimate 10-minute green goddess meal. Creamy avocado blends with fresh spinach, basil, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice to create a naturally silky, dairy-free sauce. It’s bright, nourishing, and so easy — just blend and toss with pasta!
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
For the Pasta:
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
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Fill a pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil (100°C / 212°F).
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Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8–10 minutes).
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Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
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In a blender or food processor, add: avocado, spinach, basil, garlic, chili, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a spoon of water or lemon juice if needed to loosen.
Step 3: Combine
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Transfer cooked pasta into a bowl.
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Pour the green sauce over the pasta.
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Toss gently with tongs until fully coated.
Step 4: Plate & Serve
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Plate the pasta into serving dishes.
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Garnish with fresh herbs, extra black pepper, and a lemon wedge.
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Serve immediately while fresh and creamy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
Serving Size ~1 cup cooked pasta + sauce
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 430kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g40%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Sodium 280mg12%
- Potassium 670mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 7g15%
- Vitamin A 1400 IU
- Vitamin C 14 mg
- Calcium 90 mg
- Iron 2.2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.5 IU
- Folate 90 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
🔁 Tips & Swaps
- Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.
- Add pine nuts or walnuts to the blender for a nutty boost.
- Throw in nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Add grilled veggies or chickpeas for extra protein.
💚 Why You’ll Love It
- 100% plant-based and dairy-free
- Naturally creamy, no cheese or cream needed
- Comes together in 10 minutes
- Full of healthy fats, fiber, and vibrant flavor
- Great for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but since avocado browns quickly, it’s best served fresh. Add lemon juice to help preserve color.
Absolutely! It works wonderfully as a cold pasta salad.
Yes! Try kale, arugula, or cilantro for variety.
Very — just skip the chili if they don’t like spice.
Up to 1 day for best texture and color. Keep covered and airtight.
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