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Quick Easy Avocado Pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Pasta, Vegan
Cuisine American
Keyword Quick Easy Avocado Pasta
Servings 4
Make creamy avocado pasta in just 15 minutes! A healthy, dairy-free dinner with garlic, lemon, and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry pasta
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 green onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic or minced
  • Juice from 1/4 of a lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. This will help emulsify the avocado sauce later. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Avocado Sauce

  • While the pasta is cooking, scoop the avocado flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash it until smooth and creamy. Stir in the grated garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The lemon not only adds brightness but also helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.

Step 3: Loosen the Sauce

  • Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved hot pasta water to the avocado mixture. Stir until the sauce reaches a silky, pourable consistency. If it seems too thick, add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time until smooth.

Step 4: Toss and Serve

  • Add the drained pasta, diced tomato, and sliced green onion to the bowl. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the avocado sauce. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve immediately.