"This sauce started as a healthier pasta topping — I was trying to find something creamy that didn't use heavy cream or butter. What I discovered is something that works on absolutely everything: pasta, grain bowls, wraps, as a dip, even on toast."
"The lemon is what keeps it from feeling heavy. What I noticed is that the acidity lifts the richness of the avocado in a way that makes it feel like a celebration of bright, clean flavor rather than indulgence."
🌿 Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- Zest and juice of 2 large lemons
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil or cilantro
- 2–4 tablespoons water
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast for a slightly savory depth
✦ How I Prepare It
- Add avocado flesh, lemon zest and juice, and garlic to a blender.
- Add olive oil and fresh herbs.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding water one tablespoon at a time.
- Season with salt and white pepper (white pepper keeps the color cleaner).
- Add nutritional yeast if using and blend briefly.
- Transfer to a jar. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning. Use within 2 days.
💛 Tips & Variations
Stop browningPress plastic wrap directly on the surface — air is the enemy.
Ripe avocadosThis only works beautifully with perfectly ripe, soft avocados.
Pasta sauceThin with pasta water for the creamiest avocado pasta sauce.
Flavor boostA pinch of cumin and smoked paprika adds a warm, smoky dimension.
✨ Variations & Adaptations
- Avocado herb tahini — blend in 2 tablespoons tahini for nutty richness
- Spicy avocado cream — add jalapeño, lime instead of lemon, and cilantro
- Coconut avocado — replace water with coconut milk for a tropical, dairy-free cream sauce
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