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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta {gluten free, dairy-free, vegan}

Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta {gluten free, dairy-free, vegan}

By Taesha Butler January 17, 2019 (Updated August 6, 2021) 2 Comments

Servings3 -4
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
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5 from 2 votes

Ready as quick as you can cook up some pasta or spiralize some veggies, this Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta is a busy weeknight dinner game changer. Serving up lots of veggies and healthy fat in a deliciously creamy sauce, this dish is wonderful on its own or paired with your favorite protein added into the mix!

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Quick & easy guacamole pasta

This recipe actually came to fruition by accident….like so many great things in life.

Several years ago, after a busy Sunday of adventuring and fun with my family, I was low on motivation and energy…. but had a crew of hungry people staring me down. Wanting to get dinner on the table with as little effort as possible, I reached for the bowl of ripe avocados sitting on the counter with the intention of making a classic creamy avocado sauce.

Overhead on a big blender with plenty of healthy guacamole and a small metal spoon inside

Ready in under 15 minutes

However, when I discovered I had no lemons and only limes I decided to roll with it and make my very favorite lime/avocado recipe into a pasta sauce. Combined with some spirialized veggies for me and gluten free pasta for my family, this super easy, oh-so delicious dinner was ready in under 15 minutes with minimal cooking required. My favorite kind of recipe.

Naturally vegan and plant based

Since that day, I have made this dish for many people with many different eating styles. And it always gets drool-filled rave reviews. It is naturally vegan and plant based, but I adore it with a little grilled chicken or shrimp mixed in for extra protein!

Overhead on the ingredients inside a big white bowl with plenty of tomatoes and avocados right next to it on the table

Suggested adaptations

  1. Add some spice! If you like a little heat in your house, consider adding 1/2-1 jalapeños (seeded and to taste) to the mix!
  2. Add some protein! Need a little something else added to the mix? Try adding grilled shrimp, chicken, some veggie-loaded meatballs or chickpeas to the dish!
  3. Adapt the garlic. We are a garlic loving family, but I get that it is a strong flavor for some! Reduce or bump it up to meet your personal taste preference!
Overhead on a big white bowl full of the delicious Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta

Other pasta recipes that you will love…

  • Mushroom Lentil Pasta
  • Baked Pasta with Eggplant
  • Pumpkin Pasta Sauce (quick & easy)
  • One-Pot Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta

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Overhead on a big white bowl full of the delicious Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta
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5 from 2 votes

Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta

Ready as quick as you can cook up some pasta or spiralize some veggies, this Quick & Easy Guacamole Pasta is a busy weeknight dinner game changer. Serving up lots of veggies and healthy fat in a deliciously creamy sauce, this dish is wonderful on its own or paired with your favorite protein added into the mix!
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: easy guacamole pasta recipe, quick and easy guacamole pasta, quick guacamole pasta recipe
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups your favorite uncooked pasta (I used brown rice pasta)
  • 1-3 cloves garlic, to taste
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1/2 lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 2 large rip avocados or 3 medium rip avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • black pepper, to taste
  • water

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to directions on packaging. 
  • While the pasta cooks, combine remaining ingredients EXCEPT water and tomatoes into a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides a few times to make sure everything gets pureed and incorporated. 
  • Taste and add more salt and season with pepper if desired. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add water a tablespoon or two at a time and blend until desired consistency is reached. 
  • After pasta is done cooking, drain and put in a large bowl.
  • Pour guacamole sauce over the cooked pasta and add the sliced tomatoes to the bowl. Stir to coat everything with the sauce and enjoy immediately. 
  • The lime juice in the sauce will help the sauce from browning too quickly, but this dish is best enjoyed fresh. 

Notes

Suggested adaptations
  • Add some spice! If you like a little heat in your house, consider adding 1/2-1 jalapeños (seeded and to taste) to the mix!
  • Add some protein! Need a little something else added to the mix? Try adding grilled shrimp, chicken, some veggie-loaded meatballs or chickpeas to the dish!
  • Adapt the garlic. We are a garlic loving family, but I get that it is a strong flavor for some! Reduce or bump it up to meet your personal taste preference!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2290IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Alison

    February 6, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    Maybe a silly question: will this pasta keep and reheat well even with the avocados in the sauce?

    Reply
  2. Helena

    April 6, 2021 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    Making guacamole pasta has never been easier! 🙂

    Reply

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