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This easy green pasta sauce recipe is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal that requires no cooking. The sauce combines fresh spinach, herbs, and creamy avocado, blended with spices for vibrant flavor. Cashews add protein, extra creaminess, and enhance the bright green color. You can substitute other greens and herbs based on what you have at home, making this recipe versatile and adaptable.

To prepare this easy green pasta recipe, simply blend the ingredients until smooth. Then, toss the sauce with cooked pasta and serve immediately. The result is a rich, creamy sauce that coats every strand of pasta. You can also add toppings such as toasted nuts, seeds, or a squeeze of lemon to elevate the flavor.

This pasta recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free if you use the right pasta, and packed with nutrients. Additionally, it is ideal for a quick lunch, a weeknight dinner, or a healthy meal prep option. The vibrant green sauce not only looks appealing but also delivers a fresh, satisfying taste.

Furthermore, this easy green pasta recipe is highly customizable. You can swap spinach for kale, arugula, or broccoli, and use herbs like parsley, basil, or cilantro. The cashews can also be soaked to make the sauce even creamier. Overall, this recipe balances speed, flavor, and nutrition, making it perfect for anyone seeking a simple, wholesome pasta dish.

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Easy Green Pasta

Make a quick and delicious pasta sauce by blending spinach, herbs, and avocado with spices. No cooking or chopping is required! You can substitute other greens and herbs you have on hand. The recipe also includes cashews for added protein, extra creaminess, and to make the color even brighter. Enjoy this creamy, healthy, and tasty pasta sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: green pasta sauce, herb pasta sauce, vegan pasta recipe
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 8 oz / 220 g Spaghetti or pasta of choice

For the sauce:

  • 1 cups spinach
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cracked pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup oat milk or other plant-based unsweetened milk / adapt as needed
  • 1/3 cup cashew nuts boiled for 10 mins or soaked for 2 hours or more

For garnish:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds

Instructions

  • Blend the sauce ingredients in a blender. Depending on the size of the avocado, you will need more or less of the plant-based milk. Adjust to your desired consistency.
  • Cook pasta al dente and reserve some of the salted cooking water.
  • Gently heat sauce in a pan and toss pasta in it.
  • Add cooking water as needed. Enjoy!