Creamy Basil & Avocado Pasta
Comfort food at it’s finest, this pasta tastes just as delicious as it looks. It’s a recipe that can be made and enjoyed in all seasons, something you can indulge in without feeling heavy or bloated afterwards. If you like it saucy, you’ll love this recipe.
Pulse pasta is simply pasta that is made from legumes and you’ll find all different kinds, like lentils, chickpeas, soybean, black bean and edamame. This recipe works with any kind of pasta. For the most aesthetic results, go for something lightly coloured or green.
Creamy Basil & Avocado Pasta
Comfort food at it’s finest, this pasta tastes just as delicious as it looks. If you like it saucy, you’ll love this recipe.
Serves:
2
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 200g pulse pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, slices
Avocado Basil Sauce
- 2 medium avocados
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cups basil, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Prepare the sauce by combining all ingredients in a blender or food processor. If it is not combining, add a touch more olive oil.
- Bring a medium pot of water to the boil. Plunge in the pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain and add to a large bowl.
- Add the prepared sauce to the pasta and toss to combine. Add in the tomatoes and serve.
Notes
- If you have large avocados, use one and a half instead.
- My favourite pulse pasta for this recipe is the Slendier Edamame Fettuccine.
About Liv
I’m a holistic nutritionist (BSc) and healthy chef and I’m obsessed with waking up every day happy to be alive and excited for the day ahead, and eating incredible nourishing food!
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