Veggie Smuggler Avocado Pasta (Printable)

Creamy avocado pasta packs hidden vegetables into a vibrant green sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, this wholesome dish transforms ordinary pasta into a nutritious family favorite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz whole wheat or regular spaghetti or linguine

→ Avocado Sauce

02 - 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
03 - 1 small zucchini, roughly chopped
04 - 1 cup baby spinach
05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
06 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 2 cloves garlic
08 - 1/4 cup olive oil
09 - 3–4 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk or dairy milk
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Hidden Veggies

11 - 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
12 - 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

→ Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or vegan alternative
14 - Chopped fresh basil (optional)
15 - Lemon zest (optional)

# How-to Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
02 - While the pasta cooks, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, zucchini, spinach, basil, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and 3 tbsp milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed for a silky sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the hot drained pasta with the avocado sauce, broccoli, and peas. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta well.
05 - Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese, extra basil, and a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The avocado sauce creates the most velvety, luxurious texture without any cream
  • You can literally hide handfuls of vegetables and nobody will taste them
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those exhausted weeknight moments
02 -
  • The sauce will thicken as it sits, so add pasta water right before serving to loosen it back up
  • Blend the sauce thoroughly so no vegetable chunks remain visible
  • Season generously with salt and pepper, as avocado needs enough salt to really shine
03 -
  • Use room temperature avocados for the smoothest, creamiest sauce possible
  • Toast your pasta water with extra salt to ensure the noodles themselves are well seasoned

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