Creamy Avocado Zucchini Pasta

This spiralized zucchini pasta is tossed in creamy basil and avocado pesto to make a deliciously low carb and gluten-free dinner!

4.67 from 62 ratings

Creamy Avocado Zucchini Pasta

With over 50 five-star reviews, this zucchini pasta with avocado pesto is a well-tested and delicious low-carb alternative to spaghetti. Feel free to use store-bought zucchini noodles for an even quicker and simpler recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Dishes, Pastas, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword: gluten-free pasta, spiralize, zucchini noodles, zucchini pasta

Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Occasion: St. Patrick's Day

Time: 15 minutes or less

Servings: large portions

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 avocado ripe
1 clove garlic
½ cup fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 mL
Water as needed
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 zucchinis spiralized or cut into ¼ inch wide strips

Instructions

Pesto: In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, garlic, basil leaves and lemon juice until smooth, then mix in extra virgin olive oil. Add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, until sauce reaches a fluid yet thick consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Zucchini Noodles: Saute zoodles with a splash of olive oil over medium/high heat until slightly soft and bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain excess water.
Serve: Toss zoodles with sauce and top with parmesan cheese (you may not need all of the sauce).

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Notes

Storage: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat it on the stove low and slow. If the sauce is sticky or tacky, add a splash of water to bring it back together.

Make the noodles ahead of time: You can make the zucchini noodles up to 2 days in advance.

Reduce moisture: Zucchini noodles hold a lot of water, so it can be useful at this point to sprinkle the noodles with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to let water drain out.

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