Avocado and Burrata Pasta: Fresh, Creamy, and Perfect for Summer
Discover the ultimate fresh pasta dish that combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with the indulgent silkiness of burrata cheese. Our Avocado and Burrata Pasta is a simple yet elegant recipe that transforms everyday ingredients into a vibrant, flavour-packed meal. Ideal for warm days when you crave something light but satisfying, this dish is ready in just 20 minutes and promises to become a new favourite in your weeknight rotation.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to a quick lunch, this pasta brings together the best of creamy, fresh, and tangy flavours with minimal fuss. Scroll down or tap ‘Jump to Recipe’ to get started!
Simple Ingredients, Incredible Flavours
This recipe is all about fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a deliciously creamy pasta sauce without any heavy cooking. Here’s what makes it so special:
Pasta: Use your favourite dried pasta—spaghetti, linguine, or even short shapes like penne or fusilli work beautifully. For a gluten-free option, swap in your preferred gluten-free pasta.
Avocados: The star of the sauce, ripe avocados add natural creaminess and a subtle, buttery flavour. Their healthy fats make the sauce rich without any dairy.
Fresh basil: Adds a fragrant, herbal note that brightens the entire dish.
Lemon zest and juice: Provide the perfect citrus punch to balance the richness of the avocado.
Garlic: Gives the sauce a mild savoury depth.
Olive oil: Enhances the smooth texture and adds a fruity undertone.
Burrata cheese: Soft, creamy, and indulgent, burrata tops the pasta with luscious richness, creating a beautiful contrast with the fresh sauce.
Chilli flakes and flaky salt: For that final touch of heat and crunch, elevating every bite.
How to Make Avocado and Burrata Pasta
Start by cooking your pasta in plenty of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until just al dente. This ensures the pasta remains firm and perfectly textured to carry the creamy sauce.
Pasta cooking to perfect al dente in salted boiling water, ready for the creamy avocado sauce.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the avocado sauce. Simply combine peeled and pitted avocados, fresh basil leaves, lemon zest and juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend everything until you have a smooth, luscious green sauce. The beauty of this sauce is in its simplicity — no cooking required, just fresh, wholesome ingredients blended to perfection.
Fresh ingredients prepped and ready to blend into a creamy avocado sauce for a delicious pasta dish.
Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to a large bowl. Toss the hot pasta with the avocado sauce, allowing the warmth to slightly soften the creamy sauce and coat every strand evenly.
Tossing perfectly cooked pasta with a smooth and creamy avocado sauce for a fresh, flavourful meal.
To serve, divide the pasta between plates and generously top with torn pieces of burrata. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with chilli flakes and flaky sea salt. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for an inviting pop of colour and flavour.
A generous drizzle of olive oil enhances the rich, creamy texture of fresh burrata for the perfect finishing touch.
Perfect for Summer and Every Season
This pasta is a refreshing and light choice for summer lunches or dinners. It’s naturally vegetarian and can be easily adapted to suit a range of dietary preferences. Use gluten-free pasta to make it suitable for gluten-sensitive guests, or skip the burrata and add toasted pine nuts for a vegan twist.
Thanks to its simple preparation and fresh ingredients, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights, picnics, or casual dinner parties. The creamy avocado sauce feels indulgent without the heaviness, making this pasta a perfect balance of comfort and freshness.
Tips and Variations
Choose ripe avocados: For a silky smooth sauce, use ripe, soft avocados. If your avocados aren’t quite ready, the sauce might be chunky or bitter.
Add extra veggies: Cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or peas can add vibrant colour and texture.
Adjust the heat: Add more or less chilli flakes depending on your spice preference.
Make it vegan: Skip the burrata and use toasted nuts or seeds for added texture and richness.
Serve immediately: The avocado sauce is best enjoyed fresh to maintain its vibrant green colour and creamy texture.
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Creamy avocado, fragrant basil, and silky burrata come together in this irresistibly fresh pasta dish. It’s the ultimate summer comfort meal — light yet indulgent, vibrant yet easy to make. The avocado sauce blends in seconds, coating each strand of pasta with a luscious green creaminess. Topped with torn burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes, it’s perfect for warm-weather lunches, alfresco dinners, or anytime you’re craving something simple but special. Naturally vegetarian and easy to adapt with gluten-free pasta.
Ingredients
For the pasta:
160g dried Le Princese pasta (or your favourite variety)
2 ripe avocados (peeled and pitted)
1bunch fresh basil
1 lemon, zested
½ lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
To serve:
250g burrata
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Chilli flakes (to taste)
Flaky sea salt
Extra basil leaves
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
2
While the pasta is cooking, add the avocados, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
3
Transfer the drained pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the avocado sauce and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
4
Divide the pasta between two serving plates. Tear over the burrata, drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with chilli flakes, flaky salt, and fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Pasta choice: Feel free to use your favourite pasta shape. Short or long pasta both work well with the creamy avocado sauce. Gluten-free pasta is a great option to make this dish gluten-free.
Ripeness matters: Use ripe avocados for a smooth, creamy sauce. If your avocados are underripe, the sauce may be chunky or bitter.
Make it vegan: Omit the burrata and drizzle extra olive oil or add toasted nuts for richness.
Storage: This pasta is best enjoyed fresh, as the avocado sauce can brown quickly.
Add-ins: Cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or sautéed mushrooms make great additions to add colour and texture.
Adjust heat: Add more or less chilli flakes to suit your spice preference.
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