4.7 from 9 votes
Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta
This simple Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta is not only stunning but also loaded with flavor and nutrients to fuel your body. You'll love this healthy, vegan, and comforting pasta dish down to the very last bite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 10 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 avocado medium, ripe
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- cooking spray
Optional Toppings
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese optional
- ½ cup cherry tomato optional
- ¼ cup parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- Spray a pan lightly with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Add spinach leaves and cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
- Place the spinach, garlic, avocadoes, walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a food processor and blend until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. If you’d like it more liquid-y, add a bit more oil or lemon juice. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss the creamy avocado spinach sauce with the pasta.
- Optional: Garnish with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.
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