Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Avocado Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Creamy avocado pasta; Ingredients:; 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted; 1/2 lime; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 jalapeno; 1/4 cup packed basil; 1 cup spinach; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan; 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti; basil leaves to garnish

Servings: persons

Creamy avocado pasta
Ingredients:
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted
1/2 lime
2 garlic cloves
1/4 jalapeno
1/4 cup packed basil
1 cup spinach
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
basil leaves to garnish

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Method:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still al dente 9 -11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Put the cup of spinach in the bottom of a serving bowl and place the spaghetti on top and toss for a few minutes to wilt the spinach.
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While the pasta is cooking make the avocado sauce. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocado and place in a food processor. Zest the lime and add along with the basil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, basil, spinach, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss everything together adding a little cooking water to loosen the sauce as needed. Top with the grated parmesan and basil and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Creamy avocado pasta, Ingredients:, 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, 1/2 lime, and more.

Yes, Creamy Avocado Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Avocado Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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