Dinner

Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto Recipe

ByNoah Steele December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Introduction

Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto is a fresh and healthy twist on traditional pasta. This dish features spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a luscious avocado-based pesto, making it perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

A white bowl filled with spiral-shaped zucchini noodles coated in a creamy light green sauce, with small dark green flecks of herbs and black pepper sprinkled on top; fresh basil leaves sit on the left side as garnish, and a silver fork rests on the right edge of the bowl. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface next to a folded white cloth, with a glass of water blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 Avocado
1 clove Garlic

1/2 cup Fresh Basil
1 Lemon

2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Water, to taste

Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 Zucchini

Parmesan Cheese, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor, blend the avocado, garlic, fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Then, gradually mix in the extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 2: Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a fluid yet thick consistency. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 3: Spiralize the zucchini into noodles. Sauté the zoodles over medium-high heat until they turn bright green and become slightly soft. Drain any excess water.
Step 4: Toss the warm zoodles with the avocado pesto in a large bowl. Top with Parmesan cheese as desired. Add as much sauce as you like, then serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For added protein, top with grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas.

Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan option.
If you don’t have a spiralizer, thinly slice zucchini with a peeler or mandoline.

Storage

Store leftover zucchini pasta and pesto separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or enjoy cold as a salad, since reheating zucchini noodles too long can make them mushy.

How to Serve

The image shows a white bowl filled with spiralized zucchini noodles coated in a creamy green sauce, giving the noodles a light, smooth texture with visible small green herb pieces. The noodles are tightly curled and piled high in the bowl, with a few fresh basil leaves placed on top for garnish. A silver fork rests inside the bowl on the right side. The bowl is set on a white marbled surface, and a clear glass of water and a white cloth napkin are partially visible nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other vegetables instead of zucchini?

Yes, zucchini works best for its mild flavor and texture, but you can substitute with cucumber, yellow squash, or carrots for different flavors and colors.

How do I prevent the avocado pesto from browning?

Using fresh lemon juice in the pesto helps slow browning. For best results, prepare the sauce just before serving and store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface.