🥑 Creamy Avocado Pasta (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

If you’re looking for a quick, comforting dinner that’s healthy and delicious, this Creamy Avocado Pasta is a winner. It’s rich and satisfying like Alfredo but made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Bonus: it’s vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free (if you use GF pasta).

🍴 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 8 oz pasta (gluten-free or regular)

• 1 ripe avocado 🥑

• 2 cloves garlic

• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh basil (optional, but amazing!)

• Salt + pepper to taste

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

   • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Make the avocado sauce

   • In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.

   • Blend until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash of pasta water.

3. Combine & serve

   • Toss the warm pasta with the avocado sauce until evenly coated.

   • Add red pepper flakes for a little kick, and top with extra basil if desired.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

• Ready in 15 minutes.

• Naturally vegan + gluten-free.

• Creamy, satisfying, and full of healthy fats.

• Easy to customize → add roasted veggies, grilled chicken, or chickpeas for protein.

✨ Pro Tip: This sauce is best enjoyed fresh (avocado doesn’t keep well), so make just enough for the meal.