Jamie Oliver Avocado Pasta

Jamie Oliver’s Avocado Pasta is a cooked pasta mixed with a green avocado sauce. This avocado sauce is made with avocado, basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic, and seasoning. Best of all, this Avocado Pasta is vegan, gluten-free, and takes only about 30 minutes to prepare.

Jamie Oliver Avocado Pasta Ingredients

• 7 oz pasta (your choice)
• 1 small avocado or half of a large one
• 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup water from cooked pasta

How To Make Jamie Oliver Avocado Pasta

1. Cook the Pasta: Follow the package instructions to cook your pasta. Make it as soft or as firm as you like.
2. Save Pasta Water: When you drain the cooked pasta, keep about 1 cup of the water. You’ll use this later.
3. Make the avocado sauce: Put the avocado, basil leaves, lemon juice zest, garlic, salt, and pepper into a blender.
4. Blend and Thin: Start the blender and make the sauce smooth. Add about 1/3 of the saved pasta water first. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water until it’s the way you like it.
5. Taste and Adjust: Try the avocado sauce., if it needs more flavor, add a bit more lemon juice, salt, or pepper.
6. Mix and Serve: Pour the avocado sauce over the cooked pasta. Stir well so the pasta is coated with the sauce. Serve it right away.

What To Serve With Avocado Pasta

For a wholesome meal, you can pair Avocado Pasta with fresh asparagus, green onions, and arugula to make the dish feel light and bright. Other great options include cherry tomatoes, spinach, or roasted peppers. 

If you’re looking for protein, grilled chicken, bacon, or pan-seared salmon would complement the pasta well.

How Long Does Avocado Pasta Last

• In the Fridge: Avocado Pasta is best when it’s fresh. But you can keep leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Add a little lemon juice to keep the flavor.
• Freezing: Freezing Avocado Pasta sauce might change its taste and texture. If you want to try, use an airtight container and freeze for 1-2 months.

Will Avocado Pasta Sauce Turn Brown 

Yes, the avocado pasta sauce will turn brown after a few hours. To slow down this process, add a little lemon juice, then store it in the fridge.

Jamie Oliver Avocado Pasta Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 377
• Carbohydrates: 53g
• Protein: 15g
• Fat: 13g
• Sodium: 595mg
• Fiber: 14g

Try More Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Pasta Primavera
• Jamie Oliver Pasta Bake With Minced Beef
• Jamie Oliver Chicken Liver Pasta
• Jamie Oliver Mascarpone Pasta Recipe