No Guilt Avocado Spinach Pasta
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.
Pin Recipe
Facebook
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pasta
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup spinach packed baby spinach
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tried this recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @agourmetfoodblog on Instagram