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A spin on your traditional pesto pasta, this pasta dish includes an ultra-creamy basil avocado sauce that is too good.

Avocado Pasta [Vegan]

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Ingredients

  • 1 stem of 7-8 cherry tomatoes
  • Flesh from 1 medium avocado
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed, fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz. pasta of choice (I used penne)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add tomatoes to a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until blistered and juicy.
  2. While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the pasta sauce. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add back to the cooking pot. Add the avocado sauce and stir to coat the pasta.
  4. Serve pasta with roasted tomatoes, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped fresh basil.


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    Taavi Moore

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    My name is Taavi Moore, and I am a graduate with my B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. My passion for nutrition and feeding the body with nourishing foods has translated into my love for sharing delicious recipes – found right here on my blog, Healthie Nut. I am a firm believer in the non-diet approach, intuitive eating, and HAES (Health at Every Size).

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