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Avocado Pesto Pasta – Quick & Healthy Recipe 🥑🍝

Carvel Avocado
Mar 16
2 min read
Avocado Pesto Pasta recipe with cherry tomatoes and basil leaves – quick, healthy, and creamy 15-minute recipe.
Avocado Pesto Pasta with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil – ready in 15 minutes 🥑🍝🌿

Start your day or lunch with a fresh, healthy, and creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful and satisfying pasta perfect for a quick meal. This recipe uses premium ready-to-eat avocado from Carvel Avocado, easily recognizable by the blue sticker with the brand “The Greek Ready to Eat” and qr code. Trusted across Greece and Europe, Carvel Avocado delivers fresh, high-quality avocado that makes every bite smooth and creamy. You can find points of sale through the link below:


Ingredients – Avocado Pesto Pasta (2 Servings)


Base Pesto 🥑🌿

  • 1 premium ready-to-eat avocado

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 1 small garlic clove

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Pinch of salt & pepper

    💡 Tip: Use "the greek ready to eat" avocados for the creamiest texture.


Pasta & Extras 🍝🍅

  • 150 g whole-grain spaghetti or pasta of choice

  • 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Optional: 🫑 mini red peppers for color

  • 🌿 Extra basil leaves for garnish

💡 Tip: Calories shown (~350 kcal per serving) refer to the base + pasta; optional extras will change total.


Preparation


1. Cook the Pasta 🍝

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.

  • Drain and save a splash of pasta water.

2. Make the Avocado Pesto 🥑🌿

  • Blend avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  • Add pasta water if needed for creaminess.

3. Combine & Serve 🍅

  • Toss pasta with avocado pesto.

  • Add cherry tomatoes and optional mini red peppers.

  • Garnish with extra basil leaves. Serve immediately.


⏱ Total time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Calories per serving: ~350 kcal


Enjoy your avocado pesto pasta! 🥑🍝

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