Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta (Printable)
A creamy pasta with ripe avocado and fresh spinach, blended into a luscious sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Sauce
02 - 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
03 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
04 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
05 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh basil leaves
12 - Extra Parmesan cheese
# How To Cook:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, chili flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
03 - Return the drained pasta to the pot. Pour the avocado-spinach sauce over the pasta and toss thoroughly to coat, adding reserved pasta water as necessary for a silky texture.
04 - Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese.
# Expert Tips:
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- This creamy sauce tastes rich without any cream, making it a healthy treat you’ll want to keep coming back to
- It’s incredibly quick to prepare and comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for those busy days
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- Using ripe, soft avocados is crucial; underripe ones won't blend into that perfect creamy texture
- Adding a bit of reserved pasta water helps to loosen the sauce and make it silky, a small trick that makes all the difference
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- Always blend ingredients until perfectly smooth to avoid any lumps that can ruin that silky mouthfeel
- The secret to the sauce’s silkiness is how you incorporate reserved pasta water slowly while mixing