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    The Best Avocado Pasta

    Aug 18, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 31 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Creamy Avocado Pasta recipe is super easy, healthy, delicious, and packed with hidden spinach, a sneaky way to get kids to eat their leafy greens. Add more fresh summer veggies to make it a healthy avocado pasta salad. Dairy-free, Nut-free, Vegan friendly!

    Instant pot Creamy Avocado Pasta served in a white bowl
    avocado pasta

    My daughter loves avocado right from the age of 6 months. Now she is 5+. I usually give her avocado in the form of avocado paratha, avocado toast, avocado golgappa, pasta with avocado, or just with some salt and pepper. She also calls this sometimes Guacamole Pasta.

    This recipe couldn't get easier. If you are craving a healthy and easy pasta meal for your family, this pasta dish can be made instantly. While the Pasta is cooking in the Instant Pot, prepare the creamy avocado sauce and quickly mix it. It's creamy, fresh, and so satisfying!

    If you count on calories or Low Carb/Keto diet, then use this avocado pesto sauce with zucchini to make a zoodle avocado pasta.

    So, next time, do give this pasta recipe a try for your weeknight lunch or dinner, and I am sure your kids will cherish every bite of this delicious Pasta.

    Today I cooked pasta in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. You can use any equivalent electric pressure cooker like Mealthy Multipot.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Avocado Pasta Recipe
    • Avocado Pasta Ingredients
    • How to Make Creamy Avocado Pasta
    • What to serve with Creamy Avocado Pasta?
    • Variations
    • Tips to Make the Best Avocado Pesto Pasta
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Moreย Avocado Recipesย 
    • More Pasta Recipes
    • Creamy Avocado Pasta

    Why You'll Love This Avocado Pasta Recipe

    • It takes less than 20 minutes.
    • Easy and quick to make.
    • Healthy, creamy, and flavorful.
    • Perfect for a weeknight meal, potlucks, picnics, and barbecues.
    • Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free, and can be made Low carb.

    Avocado Pasta Ingredients

    Here is the list of ingredients to make a creamy avocado pasta recipe.

    • Pasta: I used semolina penne pasta. But feel free to use your favorite pasta of your choice, like chickpea pasta, quinoa pasta, spaghetti, linguine, macaroni, pasta shells, or any grain-free, gluten-free pasta.  For a low-carb meal, you can use zoodles or spaghetti squash instead.
    • Avocado: Use good quality, fresh ripe avocado to make the green pasta sauce creamy and flavorful. I have used 1 Hass Avocado.
    • Garlic: Garlic adds a great flavor to the dish, so don't skip it.
    • Spinach: I have used baby spinach in this avocado pesto sauce, but you can use any fresh herbs like basil, or cilantro โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹for a variation.
    • Green chili: I have used one Thai green chili. This is added to increase the heat of the dish, you can also skip it.
    • Lemon juice (or Lime juice): Lemon juice is added to add tanginess and to prevent the browning of avocado sauce, so don't miss it. You may also use lime juice instead of lemon.
    • Olive oil: Use extra virgin oil for the best flavor.
    • Salt and black pepper: They are added as a seasoning.
    avocado pasta recipe ingredients

    How to Make Creamy Avocado Pasta

    Cooking Pasta

    Stovetop Pot Method

    • In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the salt.
    • Add the dry pasta to the water, and stir a few times to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
    • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (about 10-12 minutes), occasionally stirring, until al dente or softer according to the desired texture. 
    • Once the pasta is cooked, drain the excess water and keep it aside.

    Instant Pot Method

    • Add dry pasta, water, and salt to the Instant Pot. Most of the pasta should be covered in water. If it is not, add some more water.
    • Furthermore, close the lid on the pot. Pressure Cook (high pressure) for 4 minutes. Note: I am using penne pasta in this recipe which has 10 minutes for cooking on the stovetop. So to cook on Instant Pot โ€“ Divide the cooking time by half and minus one for al dente pasta. So it's 4 minutes, for softer pasta, do 5 minutes.
    • When the instant pot beeps, wait for 5 minutes and Quick Release the remaining pressure manually. Then open the lid, and drain if there is any extra water.
    step to boil the pasta in instant pot collage

    Prepare Avocado Sauce for Pasta

    • Put the avocado pulp, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, spinach, green chili, salt, pepper, and water (or reserved pasta water) into a food processor and blend until smooth.
    • Start with ยผ cup of water and then add more as needed to get the desired consistency.
    • Avocado spinach pasta sauce is ready. **Note: You can also add some parmesan cheese if desired.
    step to prepare avocado spinach pesto sauce in the blender collage

    Assemble the Pasta

    • Add the avocado sauce to the al dente cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated with the dressing.
    step to mix the sauce with the cooked penne collage

    Instant Pot Avocado Pesto Pasta is ready.

    penne with sauce

    Lastly, sprinkle some red chili flakes, grated parmesan cheese, if desired, and Serve it immediately or chill for an hour. Enjoy!

    What to serve with Creamy Avocado Pasta?

    • You or your kid can enjoy a large bowl of avocado pesto pasta and call it a meal.
    • You can also add some fresh veggies and make it a healthy pasta salad and enjoy it with garlic bread.
    • For extra protein, add some crispy tofu.
    avocado penne pasta served in a white bowl
    avocado pasta

    Variations

    • Greek Yogurt: You can add 2 tablespoons of full-fat greek yogurt while making sauce for extra protein.
    • Cheese: You can also add Parmesan cheese while making the avocado cream sauce. For Vegan, use vegan parmesan cheese.
    • Vegetables: To make it healthier, add fresh vegetables such as boiled sweet corn, green peas, bell peppers, steamed broccoli, roasted zucchini, roasted mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes to this dish.
    • Greens: Instead of spinach, you can replace it with kale, parsley, basil, or cilantro. You can also omit the greens if you would like.
    • Garlic: You can use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic.
    • Pasta Variety: Use any kind of your favorite pasta like spaghetti, macaroni, shell, pasta shells, or rotini. โ€‹Try using whole wheat, lentils, or veggie pasta for kids to make it healthier.

    Tips to Make the Best Avocado Pesto Pasta

    • Use ripe avocadoes as it helps to blend easily and makes a rich and creamy sauce.
    • Cook the pasta al dente, so the texture of the pasta is firm, not mushy, when toasted with the avocado dressing.
    • The consistency of avocado pesto sauce should not be too thick while mixing up the pasta, else, the pasta will turn dry when eaten later. You can add some reserved pasta water or milk to make it creamy.
    • Do not reheat the pasta, the flavor of the avocado changes when heated.
    • Generally, the time to cook pasta in an Instant Pot is half the suggested time on the pasta box, minus one for al dente pasta.
    • Also, ensure you have enough water to cover most of the pasta underwater. Depending on the shape and size of the pasta, you may need more or fewer liquids. BURN ALERT? If your instant pot has shown BURN in the past, add ยฝ cup of extra water while making the pasta.

    Storage Suggestions

    Make-Ahead: You can boil the pasta, prepare the avocado sauce a day before and store them in an airtight container. When you are ready to serve, toss everything well.

    Storage: I do not recommend storing the leftovers as this pasta contains avocado; it will change color and turn brownish. However, you can store the leftovers for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Also, I was not too fond of the taste of the leftover pasta.

    Recipe FAQs

    How to make avocado pasta salad?

    Follow the same steps as the avocado pasta recipe. Add some roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, boiled sweet corn, boiled green peas, and avocado chunks. Mix well and serve the avocado pasta salad recipe immediately.

    What can be used instead of spinach?

    I have used baby spinach, but you can use other greens such as basil, kale, and parsley. You can also omit the greens if you like.

    Is this avocado pesto sauce nut-free and vegan?

    Traditional Pesto is made with walnuts or pine nuts. I did not use it in this recipe. Feel free to add some while making the sauce.
    I did not use parmesan cheese, and this is optional. If you don't have any vegan restrictions, add the grated cheese while making the pesto sauce.

    Can you freeze the avocado pasta sauce?

    Yes, you can freeze the leftover avocado pesto pasta sauce in freezer-safe ziplock or airtight containers for up to 1 month.

    How do you keep avocado fresh in the pasta?

    Do not skip adding lemon juice while making the pasta sauce, this will help to delay the oxidizing process of the pasta. You can also squeeze some lemon juice after you toss the pasta with the sauce.

    More Avocado Recipes 

    • Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
    • Chickpea Avocado Sandwich
    • Guacamole Sandwich
    • Avocado Smoothie
    • Avocado Chocolate Mousse
    • Avocado Corn Salad
    • Creamy Avocado Dressing

    Also, explore more American recipes for your next family dinner inspiration.

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    avocado penne pasta served in a white bowl

    Creamy Avocado Pasta

    Bhavana Patil
    Creamy Avocado Pasta is a super healthy, delicious and packed with hidden spinach, avocado.
    4.84 from 61 votes
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 615
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    For Cooking Pasta:

    • 8 oz penne pasta i used semolina pasta (about 2-2.5 cups) or any pasta
    • 2 cups water
    • salt to taste

    For Avocado Sauce:

    • 1 large avocado ripened
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 cup baby spinach
    • 1 green chilli optional
    • crushed black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil optional
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • salt adjust to taste
    • ยผ cup water or as needed

    Garnish

    • red chilli flakes

    Instructions
     

    How to Cook Pasta:

    • Stovetop Pot Method:
      In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the salt.
      Add the pasta to the water, stir a few times to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
      Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (about 10-12 minutes) stirring occasionally, until al dente or softer according to the desired texture.ย 
      Once the pasta is cooked, drain excess water and keep it aside.
    • Instant Pot Method:
      Add dry pasta, water, salt to the Instant Pot. Most of the pasta should be covered in the water. If it is not, add some more water.
    • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
      Note: Using penne pasta in this recipe which has 10 minutes for cooking on stovetop. So to cook on Instant Pot โ€“ Divide the cook time by half and minus one for al dente pasta. So its 4 minutes. For softer pasta do 5 minutes.
    • When the instant pot beeps, wait for 5 minutes andย Quick Releaseย the remaining pressure manually. Then open the lid, drain if there is any extra water.
      step to boil the pasta in instant pot collage

    Prepare Avocado Sauce for Pasta:

    • Put the avocado, lemon juice, oil, garlic, spinach, green chili, salt, pepper, water into a food processor and blend until smooth.
      Start with ยผ cup of water and then add more as needed to get the desired consistency.
      Avocado spinach pasta sauceย is ready. **Note: You can also add some parmesan cheese if desired.
      step to prepare avocado spinach pesto sauce in the blender collage

    Assemble:ย 

    • Add the avocado pasta sauce to the instant pot insert, and then toss until evenly coated. This avocado pesto pasta is best served within 2-3 hours it is made, as it uses avocados which will turn a brownish color.
      step to mix the sauce with the cooked penne collage
    • Sprinkle over some chilli flakes and top with parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
      penne with sauce

    Notes

    I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker,ย Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

    Variations

    • Greek Yogurt: You can also add 2 tablespoons of full-fat greek yogurt while making sauce for extra protein.
    • Cheese: You can also add Parmesan cheese while making the avocado cream sauce. For Vegan, use vegan parmesan cheese.
    • Vegetables: To make it healthier, add fresh vegetables such as boiled sweet corn, steamed broccoli, green peas, zucchini, bell peppers, roasted mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes to this dish.
    • Greens: Instead of spinach, you can replace it with kale, parsley, basil, or cilantro. You can also omit the greens if you would like.
    • Garlic: You can use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic.
    • Pasta Variety: Use any kind of your favorite pasta like spaghetti, macaroni, shell, or rotini.ย โ€‹Try using whole wheat, lentils, or veggie pasta for kids to make it healthier.
    ย 

    Tips to Make the Best Avocado Pesto Pasta

    • Use ripe avocadoes as it helps to blend easily and makes a rich and creamy sauce.
    • Cook the pasta al dente, so the texture of the pasta is firm, not mushy when toasted with the avocado dressing.
    • The consistency of avocado pesto sauce should not be too thick while mixing up the pasta, else, the pasta will turn dry when eaten later. You can also add some reserved pasta water or some milk to make it creamy.
    • Do not reheat the pasta, the flavor of the avocado changes when heated.
    • Generally, the time to cook pasta in an Instant Pot is half the suggested time on the pasta box, minus one for al dente pasta.
    • Also, ensure you have enough water to cover most of the pasta underwater. Depending on the shape and size of the pasta, you may need more or fewer liquids.ย BURN ALERT?ย If your instant pot has shown BURN in the past, add ยฝ cup of extra water while making the pasta.
    ย 
    Note:ย Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 113mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1554IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Anonymous says

      May 21, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved it ,came out yummy!

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        May 21, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      June 03, 2020 at 1:08 am

      5 stars
      Nice Recipe

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        June 03, 2020 at 2:14 pm

        thank you

        Reply
    3. Chris says

      October 18, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      My avocados were getting too ripe so I made with arugula and fresh linguini...what was on hand..and served with rosemary olive oil garlic bread...we lapped it all up at once, so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        October 19, 2020 at 5:50 pm

        Glad to know you liked the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      October 26, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      yummy wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        October 27, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Thank you for sharing your feedback:)

        Reply
        • Julie says

          January 02, 2023 at 9:59 am

          5 stars
          Excellent taste and so easy!

          Reply
          • Bhavana Patil says

            January 02, 2023 at 2:51 pm

            Hi Julie, I am so glad to know that, you liked the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
    5. Sushma bharadwaj says

      November 23, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      Did not no what to cook with Avacado. In winter this is the best recipe to do with avacado. Yummy loved it๐Ÿ˜‹ 5 โญ๏ธ

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        November 25, 2020 at 1:45 pm

        Thank you Sushma ๐Ÿ™‚ I am glad you loved it, thanks for sharing your feedback ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Debra Weber says

      February 18, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      Love avocados. This sounds great. What kind of "green" chili are you using in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:19 pm

        I have used 1 thai chili.hope this helps.

        Reply
    7. Alexa says

      February 19, 2021 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was super good. You should definitely make it!! Some cherry tomatoes really spice it up, I used some ๐Ÿ˜‹.

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:46 pm

        Yayyy!! Thanks a ton for the feedback Alexa ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy to see your comment in Pinterest and here as well ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Kaycee Perkins says

      June 26, 2021 at 5:53 am

      Can I leave the chili out trying to find dairy free options for toddler that loves pasta.thanks

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        June 26, 2021 at 10:32 am

        Yes you can skip green chili.

        Reply
    9. Deepa says

      August 18, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      The sauce is tasty, healthy and quick to make and so versatile! Cooking pasta in instapotโ€ฆwow! Never done it until today, but will keep the instructions handy. I added sautรฉed mushrooms, onions and spinach in mine. The recipe is a keeper

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        August 23, 2021 at 12:43 pm

        Thank you so much, Deepa ๐Ÿ™‚ I am really happy to hear that, do try other recipes from the blog and share your feedback ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great day.

        Reply
    10. Danica says

      February 23, 2022 at 6:45 am

      Tried this last night and it was delicious!! Thanks for the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        March 02, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        Thank you Danica ๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
    11. Emily C says

      July 17, 2022 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Found this recipe well over a year ago and now make it regularly. Super easy to follow, and delicious and easy to make! I use garlic granules instead of fresh garlic and it tastes just fine! Find this also works without the spinach if need be, but tastes much better with! I usually serve with fried mushrooms and fresh baby/cherry tomatoes.

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        August 01, 2022 at 12:46 pm

        Thanks for sharing all the variations Emily. I am glad you liked the recipe.

        Reply
    12. Arthi says

      November 09, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      Wow!! Wonderful recipe. It's super quick, Healthy and lip smacking one.. I love avocados so I really loved it. Thank you so much for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        November 11, 2022 at 10:55 am

        Thank You so much for sharing your feedback Arthi, glad you liked it.

        Reply
    13. Anonymous says

      January 29, 2023 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      I love the guacamole pasta, 5 stars for good.

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        January 30, 2023 at 2:38 pm

        Thank you so much, glad you liked the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    14. Angela says

      February 06, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      Fantastic recipe! Will definitely be a go to meal! ๐Ÿ˜Š. Is it possible to freeze the sauce?

      Reply
      • Bhavana Patil says

        February 06, 2023 at 3:33 pm

        Hi Angela, Thank you so much for letting me know, you liked the recipe.
        Yes, you can freeze the leftover avocado pasta sauce in freezer-safe ziplock or airtight containers for up to 1 month.

        Reply
    15. Anonymous says

      June 27, 2023 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Your recipe was very yummy. We tried it last night.

      Reply

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