Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz pasta such as spaghetti
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 small clove of garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup packed basil (, plus additional for garnish)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • black pepper or cayenne
  • zest of 1/2 a lemon (divided)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp oregano

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta/spaghetti according to package instructions, Drain.  
  • Blend the avocado with the rest of the ingredients and zest of quarter of a lemon. add more water as needed. Taste and adjust flavor.
  • Make the smoky pecans (or use smoky tempeh , see notes): You can Bake or cook on the stove top: Add oil to the pecans and mix well. Add the spices, mix to coat and bake at 325 degrees F for for 15-20 minutes.Skillet: Add pecans and oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 4 mins,, stir occasionally to roast. Add the spices and salt and mix in. Cook for half a minute.
  • Mix the avocado sauce and pasta. Garnish with the smoky pecans, chopped basil, remaining lemon zest and serve.