Avocado pasta has been floating around the internet forever buteven though I have a major obsession with avocados, I was never compelled to give it a go. I just couldn’t really imagine warm avocado sauce. It’s not that I had a problem with warm avocados – I’ve had avocado fries (deep-fried tempura avocado) and they’re delicious! As was this pasta, when I finally decided to give it a try.
The best thing about this recipe is that it comes together as fast as instant mac and cheese: you just have to boil your pasta, blend your sauce and you’re good to go. I went with bowties because bowties are the cutest pasta shape out there. I also threw an egg on top because in my world, eggs and avocados go together like mac and cheese.
This was kind of similarto how mac and cheese tastes too, texture-wise. It’s super creamy and rich without feeling too heavy. It’s definitely a winner and infinitely customizable. Next time I’m going to change up the herbs and add some spice in too!
Avocado Pasta Recipevia Pure Wow
serves 1, very generously
prep time: 5 minutes
active time: 10 minutes
total time: 15 minutes
- 3 ouncespasta of choice
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- small handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
- juice of 1/4 lime (1/2 tablespoon of juice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 fried egg, if desired
- roughly chopped cilantro, to finish
Cook your pasta according to the package. While the pasta is cooking, add the avocado, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil to a blender and blend well. When the pasta is cooked, save 2 tablespoons of pasta water and drain well. Toss the pasta with the avocado sauce, thinning with pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with a fried egg and cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!
This is a quickie! Quick and easy recipes that I don’t have much to say about, aside from the fact that they taste awesome and you should give them a go!
34 Comments
First Date Chef says:
August 17, 2015 at 12:24 pm
I can’t wait to try this! Looks so good :)
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August 17, 2015 at 12:24 pm
Big fan of this! I love the lime in there and that egg on top! Definitely trying this recipe!
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Bella B says:
August 17, 2015 at 12:45 pm
I will have to try this! I am eating an avocado right now, but this looks way better!
xoxoBella
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August 17, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Yeah, I’m still on the fence about avocado pasta (the warm avocado thing freaks me out, I think), but this recipe might have just convinced me to try it!
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Gemma says:
August 17, 2015 at 1:19 pm
I can’t even imagine what this must taste like, but the recipe seems easy enough to give it a try. I might give it a try next week and see how it goes. Thanks for sharing!
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yangjanice says:
August 17, 2015 at 7:37 pm
This looks amazing! I bet it would be even more awesome with the heat turned on…I’m going to have to try this!
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August 17, 2015 at 9:48 pm
I’m all about this! I’ve never been too adventurous with pasta but this sounds VERY manageable and looks incredible. That green colour!! Also, we’re avocado fiends in this house. Definitely will try!!
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August 18, 2015 at 12:33 am
been binging on avos, and this sounds so tasty! used an avo instead of mayo in egg salad this weekend, and i’m always surprised at how versatile they are.
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August 18, 2015 at 1:28 am
we love avocado pasta, and this recipe sounds pretty perfect <3
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Sara @ Cake Over Steak says:
August 18, 2015 at 8:18 am
Oh heeeyyyy sexy pasta alert! I haven’t tried this yet, but you’ve convinced me.
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George SSF says:
August 18, 2015 at 10:05 pm
I love avocado! Your combination of pasta and avocado is really a great idea! Will give it a try at home later. Thanks for sharing!
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charlotte says:
August 22, 2015 at 9:55 am
Never thought avocado and pasta would go together that well ! Delicious !!!! have you tried to make it with crispy ham ? It’s great too.
Thank you for the recipeReply
Goldie James says:
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This looks amazing! I wonder if it could work with Zucchini noodles instead of Pasta?? I’m going to substitute it for the sauce on my Zucchini Linguine Recipe! Thank you!
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Abby says:
August 23, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Why have I never thought of this – all of my favorite things and then you #putaneggonit
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Cricket says:
August 23, 2015 at 9:36 pm
I too love avocados but didn’t know how I’d feel about them warm with pasta. But i thinking about going t have to try this out now. These pictures make it look so delicious!!
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Corina says:
August 25, 2015 at 9:26 am
I love avocado pasta. I too tried it after seeing it popping up online everywhere. I love how creamy it is but is still really healthy.
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Daniela says:
August 27, 2015 at 5:22 pm
Wow, you convinced me!
I’m an avocado lover too, and I feel exactly like you did when pondering warm avocado sauce… But I think it’s time to give it a try!
Great post, thanks for sharing!Reply
Melissa says:
February 2, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Just made this for dinner. My neice says it’s the best thing I’ve ever cooked for her. I loved it too. Perfect recipe!
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Leslie says:
February 11, 2016 at 12:04 pm
My father can’t have cilantro. Can I replace the cilantro with parsley instead?
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Stephanie Le says:
February 11, 2016 at 5:12 pm
yes, of course – the cilantro is there for flavor, you can substitute any herb that you think would taste good. hope that helps!
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Nicole says:
April 29, 2016 at 9:27 am
This looks delicious and very unique!
Since you said this is customizable, I’d like to add some pesto in this recipe–do you think this would have any negative implications in the sauce?
Thanks!
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Stephanie Le says:
April 29, 2016 at 9:46 am
avocado pesto pasta would be awesome! let me know how it turns out :)
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sillygirl says:
April 30, 2018 at 5:45 pm
I’m going to be really decadent and make this and add the little bit of creme fraise I have left!
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sillygirl says:
May 1, 2018 at 5:49 pm
And I put a bit of parm on top – my husband raved about it! I think you could do all kinds of things to this sauce depending on bits of leftovers you want to use up.
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Tom says:
February 4, 2021 at 10:33 am
Had a bit of a challenge getting things blended. My blender’s blades just kept kicking everything to the side of the container. Is at typical, or are there alternatives for getting the ingredients together? Thanks.
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Stephanie says:
February 4, 2021 at 12:25 pm
hi tom,
if you have a food processor you can use that, other wise, it’s best if you put the liquid ingredients in the bottom of the blender first and make sure the avocado is small pieces. if it still doesn’t blend, you might want to add a bit of pasta water into the blender to make it a bit more loose. hope that helps!Reply
