Vegan Pasta Recipes: Avocado Pesto Pasta
This avocado pesto pasta is creamy, silky, rich, and loaded with heart-healthy fats, omegas, and antioxidants.
Servings 4
Ingredients
Pesto Sauce
- 1 medium (200 g) avocado
- 1 cup (20 g) fresh basil
- 1/3 cup (45 g) hemp seeds
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (optional - see notes)
Other ingredients
- 7-8 oz (200-250 g) pasta of choice
- Pasta water to thin the pesto
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain the pasta water into a bowl and save some of it.
- Add all ingredients for the pesto to a food processor and blend for about 20-30 seconds.
- Slowly pour in a little pasta water (start with 1/8 cup) and blend again. Add more pasta water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Taste it, and add more salt, if needed.
- Pour the pesto sauce over the cooked pasta, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pasta Recipes: Avocado Pesto Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
416
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Sodium
298
mg
12
%
Potassium
401
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
478
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
56
mg
6
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.