Avocado Pesto Pasta (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Avocado Pesto Pasta | Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta | Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta

This avocado pesto pasta is a refreshing pasta recipe. It is creamy, spicy herby, and zesty, with a perfect symphony of flavors. I love a good herby, recipe for the summer.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: 20 mins Easy Recipe, Avocado Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: Servings

Calories: 786kcal

Author: Aayushi Patel

Equipment

1 Food Processor/ Blender
1 Pot

Ingredients

Cook The Pasta

6 qts Water
16 oz Gluten-Free Pasta
1 teaspoon Salt

Avocado Pesto Sauce

1 Large Avocado
3 oz Basil
½ Bunch cilantro
3-4 Garlic Cloves
1 Thai Green Chili Optional
¼ Cup Nutritional Yeast
½ Lemon Juice + zest
½ Cup Vegatable Broth
½ Tsp Salt + more as per taste.

Cook The Pasta

2 Teaspoons Olive Oil

Garnishes

1 Tablespoon Red Chili Flakes

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Instructions

Boil The Pasta

In a heavy bottom pot, add water and let it come to a boil.
Once the water starts boiling, add the pasta and salt. Cook the pasta as per package instructions.

Make the Avocado Pesto Sauce

While the water to cook the pasta is boiling prep the ingredients to make the sauce listed under ingredients section to make the sauce.
Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook it as per package instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, in a food processor/ blender jar, add flesh of 1 avocado, basil, cilantro/parsley, garlic cloves, Thai green chili, lemon juice+ zest, nutritional yeast, vegetable broth and salt.
Blitz until it is pureed into creamy pasta sauce.

Make the Pasta

In a pan add 2 teaspoons olive oil.
Use a strainer to strain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan.
To this add the prepared avocado pesto sauce, and toss over with pasta on low flame until warmed.
Garnish with red chili flakes and serve warm!

Notes

The leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
The avocado pesto sauce freezes well in a freezer-safe container for up to a month.

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