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Easy Avocado Pesto Pasta (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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This avocado pesto pasta is deliciously creamy dairy-free pasta that's made with avocado, arugula, basil, nutritional yeast, and gluten-free pasta.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Italian Inspired
Keyword avocado pesto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 179
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 8 oz gluten-free or grain-free pasta
  • 1 avocado halved and pitted
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • Salt and Pepper to taste omit pepper for AIP
  • Juice half lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta as directed, and set aside about 1/3 cup of pasta water. Cook until al dente and strain.
  • To make the pesto, add the avocado, arugula, basil, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt and pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and pasta water to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the pesto to the cooked pasta and toss to thoroughly coat.
  • Serve topped with additional fresh basil to taste.

Notes

Omit the nutritional yeast if desired for a less cheesy flavor. You can also use parmesan if tolerated.
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 5.1g