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Creamy Avocado Pasta
This quick vegetarian pasta is tossed in a creamy avocado sauce that is to-die-for yummy, then drizzled with balsamic dressing for an extra level of flavor! A healthy and satisfying summer dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta cooked al dente according to package instructions and drained
- balsamic salad dressing (optional)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or Italian cheese blend
- 1 avocado roughly mashed with a fork
- Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 T)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: fresh parsley or other herbs, tomatoes, additional cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender combine mashed avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and salt and pepper and pulse until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.
- Add cooked pasta to a large bowl. Toss with avocado sauce until coated well. Add cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve pasta at room temp or cold. Add tomatoes, fresh herbs, and additional cheese if desired. Drizzle with balsamic salad dressing immediately before eating.
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Notes
- Add diced or shredded cooked chicken to round this out into a hearty meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
379mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
128IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.