🥑 Creamy Avocado Pasta (Vegan & Ready in 10 Min!)

 Quick, creamy, and irresistibly green—this Creamy Avocado Pasta is the ultimate weeknight meal. Made with simple pantry staples and ripe avocados, it’s a vegan-friendly dinner that’s big on flavor and short on time. Perfect for those busy days when you still want something nourishing and delicious.

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🧾 Ingredients:

Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

• 6 oz (170g) spaghetti or pasta of choice

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1 small garlic clove

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (or baby spinach for a milder flavor)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)

• Optional: Red pepper flakes (for a little kick)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta:
   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Make the sauce:
   In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add 1–2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

3. Toss and serve:
   Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour the creamy avocado sauce over the warm pasta and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.

4. Garnish (optional):
   Top with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve immediately as a main dish with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

• Top with cherry tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, or sautéed mushrooms for extra texture.

• Try cold as a pasta salad for lunch or meal prep.

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💪 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: ~450

• Carbs: ~50g

• Protein: ~9g

• Fat: ~25g

• Key benefits:

  • Avocado: Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and potassium

  • Olive Oil: Heart-healthy and rich in antioxidants

  • Basil & Lemon: Adds freshness and boosts digestion

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🌱 Dietary Considerations

• ✅ Vegan

• ✅ Dairy-Free

• ✅ Nut-Free

• ✅ Can Be Gluten-Free – Just use gluten-free pasta

• ✅ Soy-Free

• ❌ Keto/Paleo – Due to pasta content (can use zoodles or shirataki noodles for low-carb)