Pasta with Avocado and Walnut Sauce
A creamy, nutty pasta dish packed with healthy fats and bold flavors. This simple yet elegant recipe combines toasted walnuts, garlic, and ripe avocado for a delicious, plant-based meal.
A creamy, nutty pasta dish packed with healthy fats and bold flavors. This simple yet elegant recipe combines toasted walnuts, garlic, and ripe avocado for a delicious, plant-based meal.
Info
Prep Time:
5mCook Time:
10mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
- 500 g pasta of your choice
- 2 cups walnuts
- 2 slices stale bread
- 1 garlic clove
- 5-6 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, diced and drizzled with lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts (for garnish)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Prepare the Walnut Sauce
Place the stale bread in water for a few minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
Crumble it into a food processor.
Blend the Ingredients:
Add the walnuts, garlic, and olive oil to the processor.
Blend until smooth, adding a little pasta water to achieve a thick, creamy consistency.
For a richer, nutty flavor, substitute some of the olive oil with tahini.
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Assemble the Dish
Toss the warm pasta with the walnut sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
Top with diced avocado and chopped walnuts.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately, paired with a fresh green salad and a glass of crisp white wine.
Recipe Tips
For a creamier, silkier sauce, mash half of the avocado directly into the walnut mixture before blending. This will give extra creaminess without needing more oil or water. Also, reserve a little pasta water to loosen the sauce—it helps the sauce cling beautifully to each noodle.