Simple Creamy Avocado Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A quick vegetarian pasta tossed with a smooth avocado sauce and sweet cherry tomatoes for a fresh, creamy meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, ripe avocado, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz (340g) spaghetti
1 large (about 200g) ripe avocado
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 large, minced garlic clove
1 1/2 cups (250g), halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (10g), chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup (25g), grated, optional parmesan cheese
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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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. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, in a blender combine 1 large ripe avocado, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1 large minced garlic clove. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Transfer the avocado sauce to a large bowl. Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water 1-2 tbsp at a time until the sauce evenly coats the noodles.
Step 4: Stir in 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 5: Serve immediately, topped with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese if using.