If you want to take it a step further in the ‘healthy’ department, substitute half of the noodles for zucchini noodles (you can make them in a spiralizer in a flash). Of course you can substitute ALL of them for zucchini noodles should you wish, but I like everything in moderation and still enjoy the substance of the pasta noodles: healthy eating doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing!
Green Goddess Avocado Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 grams dry pasta*
- 2 ripe avocados pitted and skin removed
- 1 large clove of garlic crushed
- 3 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil I used Maison Orphée brand **
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- extra basil leaves or arugula for serving
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta once the water is boiling.
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Meanwhile, combine all of the remaining ingredients in a food processor (a mini one will do as there arent many ingredients). Process until smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Place the sauce mixture in a medium bowl, and once the pasta is cooked al dente, add the noodles to the sauce bowl with a set of tongs. Mix with the tongs to combine,adding a bit more of the pasta water if needed should the sauce be too thick (the pasta water is the BEST for adding a velvety texture to a too-thick pasta).
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Serve with a handful of fresh arugula leaves or fresh basil leaves.
Recipe Notes
*you can substitute half, or all, of the noodles with zucchini noodles by spiralizing a zucchini (I used 2 c. of spiralized zucchini as a sub for half of the noodles and used spaghetti). Simply sauté the zucchini in a drizzle of olive oil until it is cooked but still slightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes, and add it to the sauce when you add the pasta.
** substitute regular extra virgin olive oil if you don't have garlic infused olive oil
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Oh this looks fantastic. I have adult vegan kids and adult “regular” kids and I’m vegetarian. Something for the whole family. And twin one year old grandsons who I am sure will love it as well. Thanks.
Thanks Linda! I hope they all love it!
Hi Tori!
I made this for my supper tonight and it was so easy to whip up while my 2 year old daughter was eating her supper in her highchair! I didn’t have any garlic infused olive oil so I used a Jalapeño infused one instead. I used some pasta noodles and some zucchini noodles and it is absolutely delicious!! Thank you for posting this super easy, delicious and healthy pasta dish! I will definitely be making it again and again! 🙂
Thrilled that you loved it as much as we did, thank you Courtney!!
Hi Tori,
I made the green godess avocado pasta for dinner tonight. It was so delicious!
Thank you for all the wonderful recipes you provide for us, they are excellent ! I so appreciate always finding the perfect recipe on your site.
Thank you Pat! Have you checked out Crate and Barrel? Thank you for following along and for taking the time to comment! Tori
I love the simplicity of the ingredients in this recipe! It was so easy to whip up and my kids (3 and 18 months) loved it! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
FABULOUS thanks Evelyn it’s always a huge win when you can find a healthy recipe that the kids love!
This is an AMAZING sauce. Simple and tasty. Excited to make it again!
Thanks so much Yasmine!!!
We loved this sauce Tori! Even our 6 1/2 month old daughter loved it – we used Garofalo pasta so she could pick it up and eat it herself and it held the sauce nicely! Thanks for another great recipe!