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Close-up shot of the plated pasta on a white ceramic plate on the white marble cooktop, garnished with chopped fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and extra cashew parmesan.

Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta Recipe

Creamy, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this avocado pasta pairs the richness of avocados with the freshness of basil and a zesty hint of lemon for a satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: vegan
Calories: 515
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta of choice I used gluten free
  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup veggie broth
  • ½ cup packed fresh basil
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup cashew parmesan click for recipe
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Food processor or high-speed blender
  • Strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions.
    Close-up shot of a large stainless steel pot on the white marble cooktop, with salted water boiling vigorously. Gluten-free pasta is being added to the pot
  2. While pasta cooks, add avocado, olive oil, veggie broth, basil, garlic, lemon juice, cashew parmesan, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
    Close-up shot of the blender on the white marble cooktop, blending the ingredients into a creamy and smooth avocado basil sauce.
  3. Blend the ingredients until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
    Close-up shot of the pasta being tossed with the avocado basil sauce in the glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, ensuring every strand is well-coated
  4. Drain the cooked pasta and combine it with the avocado sauce.
    Close-up shot of a colander in the sink, with cooked gluten-free pasta being drained. Steam rises as water flows out
  5. Garnish with chopped basil, red pepper flakes, and extra cashew parmesan before serving.
    Close-up shot of the plated pasta on a white ceramic plate on the white marble cooktop, garnished with chopped fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and extra cashew parmesan.