This pasta recipe is not only very quick and easy to make, it also has a deliciously creamy sauce. Make more sauce than you need; this No Guilt Avocado Spinach Pasta is very healthy. Made in 10-15 minutes with just 4-5 ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
4ouncespasta
1avocado
1cupspinachpacked baby spinach
1/4cuppine nuts
1/2tablespoonlemon juice
1/2cuppasta water
salt and pepper
1/4cupParmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
Make the sauce while the pasta cooks.
Peel the avocado, discard the pit and transfer the flesh to a blender.
Add spinach, pine nuts, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
Pulse until you have a smooth, very thick sauce.
Drain the pasta and keep 1 cup of pasta water. You may not need this much, but better safe than sorry.
Return the pasta to the pan.
Add some of the pasta water to you blender and pulse again until your sauce has reached its desired thickness.
Add the sauce to the past and mix. You may need more water. All depends on your personal preference.
Add Parmesan cheese is you prefer, and mix, allow to melt and check sauce for thickness again.
Divide pasta over 2 bowls or plates. Sprinkle with a little bit of Spinach leaves cut to julienne and Parmesan cheese (if you prefer).
Notes
* If you don't have a blender, you can use an immersion blender as well.* If you want a vegan dish, omit step 10* Nutritional value is calculated without the Parmesan cheese.