Description
This Creamy Green Goddess Pasta is a fresh, vibrant twist on comfort food. Packed with leafy greens, herbs, and a silky avocado-based sauce, it’s light yet rich and totally satisfying. The sauce blends in seconds, and the whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick, wholesome weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
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1 ripe avocado
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
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1/4 cup fresh parsley
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1/4 cup fresh spinach (optional)
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2 cloves garlic
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 cup water (plus more as needed for thinning)
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast or grated parmesan (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Pasta:
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12 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti, linguine, fusilli, or gluten-free)
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1 cup steamed broccoli or peas (optional for extra greens)
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1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
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Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, extra herbs, or parmesan
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside. -
Make the Sauce:
In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, basil, parsley, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, and nutritional yeast or parmesan if using. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. -
Toss It All Together:
In the pot or a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the green goddess sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to help coat the noodles.
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Serve:
Mix in steamed veggies if using. Top with extra herbs, a sprinkle of cheese or red pepper flakes, and serve immediately.
Notes
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Best enjoyed fresh since the avocado sauce can brown over time.
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Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a protein boost.
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Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free friendly.