Avocado Pesto Pasta
Avocado Pesto Pasta is an easy vegan, plant-based meal that uses simple, healthy ingredients to create a delicious dish! Plus, it’s protein-packed and can easily be made gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Blend, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry pasta (I like using rigatoni)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed in salted boiling water until al dente
- Place all remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend until reaches a smooth and creamy consistency
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/3-1/2 cup pasta water
- Place drained pasta back into pot, add pesto sauce and pasta water, and mix until pasta is fully coated
- Serve immediately and top with (optional) more fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or parmesan cheese
Notes
Best enjoyed within 2 days as the avocado can tend to brown. Cut recipe in half you don’t foresee enjoying the whole thing!
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