Creamy Avocado Lime Pasta (Printable)

Vibrant creamy pasta with ripe avocado, lime, and sweet cherry tomatoes for a light, satisfying dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine (use gluten-free if needed)

→ Sauce

02 - 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
07 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Toppings

10 - 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - Zest of 1 lime
12 - 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts (optional)
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to serve

# How to Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - While the pasta cooks, combine avocado, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro (or parsley), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen.
04 - In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the avocado sauce until evenly coated, adding more pasta water as necessary for a silky texture.
05 - Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with lime zest, pine nuts (if using), and extra black pepper.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • Its incredibly satisfying without any dairy or heavy cream
  • The bright lime and sweet tomatoes make each bite feel like summer
02 -
  • The avocado sauce will darken slightly as it sits, but a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving helps maintain that vibrant green color
  • This dish tastes best immediately, but if you have leftovers, store the sauce separately and toss right before eating
  • The pasta water is crucial for the sauce texture, so dont forget to reserve some before draining
03 -
  • Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before tossing for the best texture
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan until fragrant for maximum flavor impact
  • Use the biggest bowl you have when tossing, so every strand gets coated evenly

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