Indulge in the delectable flavors of creamy avocado transformed into a luscious pasta sauce. This collection of avocado pasta recipes caters to every palate, offering a range of culinary experiences. From the simplicity of a classic avocado pesto to the vibrant flavors of avocado and sun-dried tomato sauce, each recipe promises a unique taste sensation.
Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the depths of avocado's versatility. Discover how this creamy fruit elevates simple ingredients like garlic, lemon, and basil into a tantalizing symphony of flavors. Elevate your pasta dishes with the vibrant hues and tangy zest of sun-dried tomatoes, perfectly complemented by the richness of avocado.
Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate culinary creation, these avocado pasta recipes have got you covered. Dive into the creamy depths of avocado carbonara, where crispy bacon and Parmesan cheese join forces to create a harmonious balance of flavors. Experiment with the unique twist of avocado and roasted red pepper pesto, where the smoky sweetness of roasted peppers adds an extra layer of complexity.
For those seeking a lighter and refreshing option, the avocado and pea pasta salad beckons with its vibrant colors and crisp textures. And for a touch of indulgence, the creamy avocado and shrimp pasta invites you to savor the delicate sweetness of shrimp enveloped in a velvety avocado sauce.
With its versatility and endless flavor combinations, avocado transforms ordinary pasta dishes into culinary masterpieces. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with these delectable avocado pasta recipes.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND AVOCADO PESTO
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the skillet. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on one side, 8 to10 minutes; flip and cook until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend together the basil, walnuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta into a colander. Transfer it to a large serving platter or bowl and toss with the pesto. Top with the sliced chicken. Serve immediately.
CHERRY TOMATO PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE
Heart-healthy avocado makes this pasta dish feel indulgent without being overly rich. The flavorful sauce is so luscious, you'll think there is cream hiding in there. It's guilt-free and dairy-free, but with a texture and consistency that's similar to traditional cream-based sauces. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook rotini according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Top with pine nuts and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
The addition of avocado lends a lovely creamy texture to this pesto. The ripe fruit imparts richness to the sauce, while nutty roasted pepitas add a deep toasty flavor. If you can only find raw pepitas, simply toss them with olive oil and salt, then toast in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until they start to pop and turn golden brown. Shower the dressed pasta with more crunchy pepitas for a nice contrast to the velvety sauce. Leftover pesto can be refrigerated for two days; press the surface with plastic wrap to avoid discoloration (any browned areas on top should be scraped off before using). The pesto also makes a tasty avocado toast, sandwich spread or crudité dip.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse pepitas and garlic until finely chopped. Halve avocado, discard the pit and scoop out flesh. (You should have about 3/4 cup, or 5 ounces.) Add avocado flesh, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to food processor and pulse until chunky.
- Add cheese and basil to food processor. With motor running, drizzle in 1/2 cup water, then drizzle in oil until well blended, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer 2 cups of pesto to a large bowl. Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Add pasta and pasta water to pesto in large bowl and toss until pasta is nicely coated in sauce.
- Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top with more pepitas, cheese and basil.
AVOCADO & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad. -Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BACON AVOCADO PASTA
Delicious bacon and avocado with a basil lemon dressing make this pasta amazing. I serve it as a hot pasta dish but it can also be served cold like a pasta salad.
Provided by DragonMom
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 47m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
- Mix basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Combine bacon pieces and avocado in a large bowl. Stir in basil mixture. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 572.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEA, AND AVOCADO PASTA
This spring pasta recipe comes from reader Allison Stockman of London, England.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.
- Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.
- In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g
AVOCADO CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
This is the best pasta salad I have had. A friend at work gave me the recipe and I always get compliments whenever I make it.
Provided by Stephanie
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h38m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
- Toss avocado with lemon juice in a bowl. Mix into the pasta salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 466.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
LIME-SHRIMP AVOCADO PASTA SALAD
A fresh springtime pasta salad perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Provided by MANDYMARTIN
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Marinate shrimp overnight with 1/4 cup lime juice in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap. Drain shrimp.
- Heat shrimp in a microwave-safe bowl until they are bright pink on the outside, about 6 minutes. Allow shrimp to cool.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cellentani in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water until cool.
- Mix shrimp, pasta, avocados, grape tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
- Pour dressing over shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 241.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
AVOCADO PESTO WITH ZUCCHINI PASTA
This is a delicious low-carb alternative to your standard pesto pasta. Filled with diced chicken breast, vegetables, protein and healthy fat, it is sure to satisfy every craving!
Provided by Honestly Fitness
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer.
- Mash avocado in a small bowl and mix in pesto until smooth.
- Flatten chicken breast with a meat hammer. Season on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes; dice into small pieces.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in avocado pesto mixture and diced chicken; cook until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 517.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
AVOCADO AND FETA PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Avocado and Feta Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the packet.
- Toss together the avocado, tomato, cheese, nuts, spinach, rocket, herbs and pasta.
- Whisk together the oil, lemon zest and juice and the capers and drizzle over the salad.
AVOCADO PASTA SALAD
The richness of the avocado makes this dish taste amazing. Feel free to add more or less olive oil for your preferred consistency. For best results refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy and feel guilt-free (unless you eat the whole bowl, which might just happen). It is easy to tweak this recipe to anything you like; add cooked chicken, or stir in some tuna, add some more veggies, or take some out that you don't like or have on hand.
Provided by SuzFleeg
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corkscrew-shaped pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Mix pasta, tomatoes, apple, carrot, celery, peas, red bell pepper, black olives, and red onion together in a large bowl.
- Whisk avocado, olive oil, lime juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl until smooth; stir into pasta salad to coat; garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 353.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
WEIGHT WATCHERS AVOCADO AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD
I love the flavour of guacamole so I came up with this simple, quick recipe for a pasta salad incorporating the same flavours. You can add a variety of other ingredients, cooked chicken would work particularly well. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- First, cook the pasta.
- Meanwhile, put the mayonnaise and lime juice in a large bowl and stir.
- Chop the baby plum tomatoes and avocado and add to the bowl. Finely dice and add the red onion. You may also like to add some cooked chicken.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain it, then pour cold water over it for a few minutes to cool it quickly. Drain it again and add it to the bowl.
- Finely chop as much fresh coriander as you like and sprinkle it over the top.
- Season with salt if desired and stir the pasta salad thoroughly to mix all the ingredients together. If you are using properly ripe avocadoes, stirring the mixture should blend some of the avocado flesh into the dressing to develop the flavour.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.7, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 225, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.5
SPICED PASTA, AVOCADO AND ONION-FETA SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories pastas, project, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Cook the fusilli in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse and drain well. Place in a bowl and toss with the jalapenos, olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Place the onions on baking sheets and brush with oil. Broil until browned, about 5 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. Place in a bowl and toss with the feta, salt and pepper.
- Place the roasted peppers in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the avocados in a bowl and toss with the lime juice, garlic, salt and Tabasco.
- Place the salad greens in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pass the dishes separately, letting guests build their own salads.
WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE
Make and share this Whole Wheat Pasta With Avocado Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Metzidi
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Scoop out the flesh of the two avocados in to the bowl in which you will serve the pasta. Mash the avocado flesh well. Add the lemon juice and mash again. Add the crushed garlic and stir. Add the seasoning to taste, followed by the olive oil, and mash thoroughly to make a creamy sauce.
- Cook the pasta to al dente consistency in plenty of boiling water. Drain well and add to sauce. Toss thoroughly and serve.
- Note: you can use more or less lemon jice, garlic or olive oil according to your family's taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.2
AVOCADO PASTA
This avocado pasta recipe is amazing! Fresh garlic livens up some whole grain penne pasta. Fresh herbs add lots of flavor.
Provided by Heather: Healthy Vegan Recipes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
- Whisk olive oil, lime zest and juice, mint, chives, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over hot pasta; add bean sprouts. Toss to coat.
- Serve topped with avocado slices and more freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 83.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
ADMIRED AVOCADO AND CRAB PASTA
Make and share this Admired Avocado and Crab Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wild Thyme Flour
Categories Crab
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make salsa. mix red onion, avocade, tomatoes , coriander, lime juice and 1 tbso of olive oil. season and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a pan and cook the garlic and chilli for 30 secnds. Add the crabmeat and heat through.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pan, stir in the carabmeat mixture and half of the salsa. Divide between for plates and spoon on the remaining salsa.
PASTA SERVED WITH AVOCADO SAUCE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
This is a lovely, creamy sauce and the sundried tomatoes break up the avocado flavour nicely. This recipe responds well to adjusting the proportions to taste. The weight for the sundried tomatoes is their dehydrated weight- I use about half a pack. If using smaller avocados, I find 4 works best to make the sauce thick enough. To make this dish vegetarian, use a vegetable stock cube instead of chicken.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop the sundried tomatoes and set aside.
- Halve the avocados and remove the pits and peel. Coarsely chop the flesh.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cream and chopped avocados. Increase the heat (but don't let the cream boil), stirring constantly and breaking up the avocado flesh with a spoon or fork. Crumble in the stock cube for flavour.
- Meanwhile, set the pasta to cook as per instructions (if using dried pasta, start boiling it earlier).
- When the avocado has blended in, add the sundried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper if preferred.
- When cooked and drained, divide the pasta among four bowls and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve immediately.
AVOCADO AND GINGER PASTA
A wonderful recipe from an Australian cooking show "The Cook and The Chef". Got off the website ww.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef. To make it vegan use non-egg pasta.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Pasta can be cooked before hand and then warmed up in the microwave.
- Preheat the oven to 180C to roast the almonds. This won't take long so keep an eye on them. Remove from oven when ready. About 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl place the avocado chopped with a squeeze of the lemon juice over the cut avocado.
- In a large bowl place the warmed pasta with the oil and minced ginger, toss.
- Add some salt and 3/4 of the roasted almonds, toss. Then add the coriander and then the rest of the roasted almonds and toss.
- Add the avocado last, serve with some freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste, and some lemon juice then add the shaved parmigiano (just a handful). Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 24.4, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 14.7
CREAMY AVOCADO KALE PASTA
Only 20 minutes and a short list of ingredients and you have an entirely plant-based, utterly creamy, vibrantly green, and absolutely delicious pasta on your hands. And in your mouth.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. RESERVE 1 CUP OF THE WATER YOU COOKED THE PASTA IN.
- While the pasta cooks, toast the pine nuts. Place in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the toasted pine nuts to a pitcher of a high-powered blender along with the avocado, kale, garlic, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Puree until completely smooth, adding more water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to keep it moving.
- Add cooked and drained pasta to your serving bowl. Pour the avocado-kale sauce over the top. Toss to combine. Top with remaining pine nuts. Serve immediately.
AVOCADO BASIL PASTA
This looks so good, I belive it could be served as a salad or as a one-one dish meal. The recipe comes from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the avocados, bacon, basil, lemon juice,olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- Add the hot pasta and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 192.5, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 2, Protein 11.9
Tips:
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest sauce.
- Add some lemon juice or white wine vinegar to the sauce for a brighter flavor.
- If you don't have cilantro, you can substitute parsley or basil.
- For a spicier sauce, add some chili flakes or chopped jalapeño peppers.
- Serve the pasta immediately after it's cooked, while the sauce is still warm and creamy.
Conclusion:
Avocado pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The creamy avocado sauce is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it pairs perfectly with the al dente pasta. This dish is also very versatile, and you can easily add other ingredients to it, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give avocado pasta a try.
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