Can I make avocado pasta ahead of time?

It is best served fresh. The avocado sauce starts to brown quickly due to oxidation. If you need to prep ahead, make the sauce just before serving and store the cooked pasta separately in the fridge. The lemon juice helps slow browning slightly.

What pasta shape works best for avocado pasta?

Long shapes like spaghetti or linguine work beautifully. Short shapes like penne, rigatoni, or fusilli also hold the sauce well. Choose based on what you enjoy most or what you have in your pantry.

Can I make avocado pasta without a blender?

Yes. You can mash the avocado with a fork until smooth, then mix in the other ingredients by hand. The texture will be slightly chunkier but still delicious. A food processor gives the smoothest result.

Is avocado pasta healthy?

It depends on your definition of healthy. Avocados provide good fats and fiber. The dish is naturally dairy-free and can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free pasta. It is more calorie-dense than a light salad but far more nutritious than a cream-based pasta. Overall it is a satisfying, whole-ingredient meal.

Avocado Pasta: Creamy, Easy, and Ready in 30 Minutes

Description

Avocado pasta is fresh, creamy, filling, and surprisingly simple to make. Cooked pasta gets tossed in a smooth avocado sauce with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and a little seasoning, then finished with crispy bacon for a salty, smoky bite.

Ingredients

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6 oz uncooked pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni
1 and a half ripe avocados, pit and skin removed
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
A pinch of cayenne pepper
A pinch of onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 strips cooked bacon, chopped into small pieces

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Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta until it reaches your preferred texture.
Drain the pasta and set it aside without rinsing.
Cook the bacon strips in a separate pan until crispy.
Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Add the avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.
Blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Add a little more olive oil if you prefer a thinner consistency, then blend again.
Combine the warm pasta, avocado sauce, and chopped bacon in a large bowl.
Toss until the pasta is well coated.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fully ripe avocados for the smoothest sauce. Serve right away because avocado sauce can brown as it sits. Reserve a little pasta water before draining if you want to loosen the sauce without thinning the flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 790
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 48g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 36g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 25mg