Avocado Basil Pasta Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Avocado Basil Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal! A creamy avocado sauce coats perfectly cooked pasta, tossed with crispy bacon, fresh basil, and a zesty lemon dressing. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or even a refreshing pasta salad. This recipe, inspired by Better Homes & Gardens, is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 471.5 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Basil Pasta

  • 1 pound Bow Tie Pasta
  • 2 ripe Avocados (mashed)
  • 4 slices cooked Bacon (crumbled)
  • 1/2 cup packed Fresh Basil leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 0 Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved, plus more as needed)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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How to Make Avocado Basil Pasta

  1. Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, prepare the avocado sauce: In a large bowl, combine 2 ripe avocados (mashed), 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled), 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add the hot pasta to the avocado mixture and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and extra basil leaves for garnish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

25g

Carbs

16g