Avocado Pasta Recipe · i am a food blog (2024)

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 :)
Reply
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says:
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!
Reply
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
Reply
Michelle @ Hummingbird High says:
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!
Reply
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!
Reply
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!
See Also
Savory Bread Pudding With Artichokes, Cheddar and Scallions Recipe Air Fryer Falafel Recipe (With Canned Chickpeas) - Skinnytaste 46 Soup Maker Recipes!Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington Recipe - With VIDEO included
Reply
Gabriel @ The Dinner Special podcast says:
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!!
Reply
Synnøve says:
August 18, 2015 at 12:15 am
Yummm!
Reply
Heather (Delicious Not Gorgeous) says:
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.
Reply
Laura&Nora @Our Food Stories says:
August 18, 2015 at 1:28 am
we love avocado pasta, and this recipe sounds pretty perfect <3
Reply
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.
Reply
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!
Reply
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 recipe
Reply
Goldie James says:
See Also
Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe (+ 10 Variations)
August 22, 2015 at 5:17 pm
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!
Reply
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
Reply
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!!
Reply
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.
Reply
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
Hannah says:
August 29, 2015 at 6:59 am
Yum! This looks so fab!
Reply
[emailprotected] says:
December 15, 2015 at 11:50 am
I love it
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!
Reply
Leslie says:
February 11, 2016 at 12:04 pm
My father can’t have cilantro. Can I replace the cilantro with parsley instead?
Reply
1. 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!
  Reply
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!
Reply
1. Stephanie Le says:
  April 29, 2016 at 9:46 am
  avocado pesto pasta would be awesome! let me know how it turns out :)
  Reply
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!
Reply
1. 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.
  Reply
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.
Reply
1. 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

Avocado Pasta Recipe · i am a food blog (2024)

FAQs

How to keep avocado pasta from turning brown? ›

Pour the sauce into an airtight container, add a light layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning, and then a layer of plastic wrap. Toss the sauce with the pasta just before serving.

Keep Reading ›

How to make avocado taste good? ›

The simplest way to enjoy avocados is by sprinkling them with a pinch of salt and pepper. You can also try other seasonings like paprika, cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice.

See Details ›

Does lemon juice keep avocado from turning brown? ›

Acidulants, such as citric and ascorbic acid found in lemon juice, help lower the pH of avocados and decrease the enzymatic activity, keeping them from turning brown ( 1 , 3 ). Therefore, squeezing a little lemon juice on top of your cut avocado before storing it could help delay browning.

Explore More ›

What can I mix with avocado to keep it from turning brown? ›

Simply brush a little lemon or lime juice across the flesh of a sliced avocado, seal it in an airtight container, and it should delay the browning process for about a day.

Find Out More ›

What does avocado do to the skin? ›

Avocados contain Omega 3 fatty acids as well as vitamin E which helps skin to repair damage caused by acne, eczema, pimples, or scrapes. Avocados promote healthy skin growth and applying it to your skin can give you a more even skin tone.

View Details ›

Can dogs eat avocados? ›

A:Avocado peel, leaves and pits contain concentrated amounts of persin, a fungicidal toxin with the potential to cause serious health problems. These should never be served to your dog. The pulp or flesh of an avocado has less concentration of persin and small amounts are typically considered safe for dogs.

Learn More Now ›

Why is avocado bitter when cooked? ›

On the basis of quantitative data, dose-over-threshold (DoT) factors, and taste re-engineering experiments, these phytochemicals, among which 1-acetoxy-2-hydroxy-4-oxo-octadeca-12-ene was found with the highest taste impact, were confirmed to be the key contributors to the bitter off-taste developed upon thermal ...

Learn More Now ›

What to do with half an avocado? ›

Baked avocados are simple to make. Cut an avocado in half, remove the pit, and season it with salt and pepper. Fill the center with pico de gallo and shred some cheese on top. Place the halves on a baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees until the cheese has melted and the avocado is warm throughout.

Explore More ›

Can you eat an overripe avocado? ›

Avocado skin that has dimples, is wrinkly, and feels mushy or soft is often another sign that the fruit is overripe. If you cut into the avocado and discover that it's brown on the inside or tastes bitter, it may have gone bad. While eating overripe avocados is safe, you should never eat a rotten avocado.

Know More ›

How to eat avocado when you don't like it? ›

Sneaking Avocado into Your Favorite Dishes

Nestle a couple slices of avocado in a corn or flour tortilla with your protein of choice and generous helpings of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and any other fixin's of choice.

Is it okay to eat an avocado with brown spots inside? ›

An avocado that's ready to eat has light green flesh. A rotten one has brown or black spots throughout the flesh. Yet, an isolated brown spot may be due to bruising, rather than widespread spoilage, and can be cut away. Another possible sign of rotting is dark streaks in the flesh.

Show Me More ›

How to keep avocado sauce from turning brown? ›

Make your guacamole, then place any uneaten dip in a resealable container. Place a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the dip, lightly pressing all over to make sure the plastic is directly in contact with the entire surface of the dip. Store the guacamole in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Learn More ›

How do you keep avocado from turning brown in pasta salad? ›

Here are some proven storage tricks to keeping avocado fresh in a salad.

Trick #1 – Fresh and crisp bags.
Trick #2 – Glad wrap it.
Trick #3 – Brush with oil.
Trick #4 – Pair your avocado with an onion.

Aug 23, 2019

Tell Me More ›

How do you keep avocado mayo from turning brown? ›

and i squeeze lime juice right over the top to prevent it from browning. the other thing that i do is i take some saran wrap or plastic wrap. and and i press it over and on top of the guacamole.