Half-Creamy Avocado and Tomato Pasta with Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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A fresh pasta dish featuring a half avocado, half tomato sauce blended into a creamy, vibrant sauce with fragrant basil and garlic. This Italian pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, ripe avocado, and cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, combine 1 medium ripe avocado, 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a blender or food processor.
Step 3: Blend until smooth and creamy, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
Step 4: Toss the drained spaghetti with the avocado-tomato sauce and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated and glossy.
Step 5: Serve immediately with additional Parmesan and fresh basil leaves if desired.