# Creamy Avocado Pastas This Vegetarian Pasta Features a Cream Sauce Made from Avocados By M | Published 2015-10-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-sauce References: [dineanddish.net](http://dineanddish.net/2015/10/side-dish-pasta-with-avocado-cream-sauce-recipe/) & [dineanddish.net](http://dineanddish.net) If you happen to be looking for healthier pasta options to test out, this recipe by Dine and Dish showcases how to make one using [fresh avocados](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholly-avocado). Rather than using cream, milk or cheese to create a [creamy sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-pasta-sauces), this recipe creatively subs in avocado to replicate the same texture and taste to make a delicious veggie noodle dish. The sauce begins with one ripe avocado that is pitted and blended with a light sour cream, olive oil, seasoning and lime juice. The sauce is served fresh without having to take the time to cook it making it a great quick dinner meal. You can add the sauce to a pasta noodle of your choosing and toss in either fresh or cooked veggies such as chopped tomatoes, green chiles and [black olives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olimole). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthier Pasta Options:** Creating creamy pasta sauces using alternative ingredients like avocados. - **Cream Substitutes:** Replacing traditional cream with avocados to achieve creamy textures in dishes. - **Quick Dinner Meals:** Preparing flavorful pasta dishes without the need for extensive cooking or preparation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Incorporating avocado-based sauces into the food industry's pasta offerings. - **Plant-based Alternatives:** Developing avocado-based cream substitutes for the growing market of plant-based products. - **Convenience Foods:** Exploring pre-made avocado-based pasta sauces for quick and easy meal solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Versatile Chocolate Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastazerts.md) - [Pistachio Alfredo Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-pistachio-alfredo.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Creamy Garlic Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-garlic-bitchin-sauce.md) - [Sustainable Avocado Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-alternative.md) - [Meatless Bolognese Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-bolognese.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pasta-carbonara.md) - [Mushroom Cream Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-sauce.md) - [Jalapeño-Infused Pesto Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-pesto.md)