Creamy Avocado Lime Pasta (Printable View)

Vibrant creamy pasta with avocado, lime, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick, healthy dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine

→ Creamy Avocado Sauce

02 - 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
03 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 large lime, juiced and zested
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional; use nutritional yeast for vegan)
07 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 2–3 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)

→ Toppings

11 - 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Extra basil leaves, for garnish
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - Extra Parmesan cheese, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, olive oil, garlic, lime juice and zest, Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding 2–3 tablespoons of water or reserved pasta water to reach a creamy, pourable consistency.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the avocado sauce until well coated. Add more reserved pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce.
04 - Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately garnished with extra basil leaves, freshly ground black pepper, and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like you spent the afternoon cooking.
  • The avocado creates a luscious sauce without any cream, so it feels indulgent but genuinely nourishing.
  • Cherry tomatoes burst with sweetness as you eat, giving you little pockets of brightness throughout.
02 -
  • Avocados oxidize and darken when exposed to air, so make the sauce as close to serving time as possible; if you must make it ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
  • The pasta water is not just backup—its starch helps the sauce cling to the pasta, so use it generously and don't dump it.
03 -
  • Underripe avocados work in a pinch, but perfectly ripe ones make a noticeably creamier, more luxurious sauce.
  • Tearing basil by hand instead of chopping prevents browning and keeps the flavor profile cleaner and brighter throughout.

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