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Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta
Savor the fusion of creamy avocado, fresh spinach, and nutty pecans in this quick pasta dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a flavorful escape perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Spaghetti dry, or fettuccine, I used semolina pasta
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¾ to 1 cup pasta water
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to your blender and blend until it turns into a smooth sauce. Start with ¾ cup of pasta water and add more as needed to get the consistency you want.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce in a bowl and serve immediately. This sauce is best served the day it is made, as it uses avocados which will turn a brownish color.
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Notes
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- Pasta Type: You can use spaghetti or fettuccine; semolina pasta is recommended but feel free to experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free options.
- Avocado Sauce: Serve this sauce the day it's made, as avocados may turn brownish if stored.
- Pecan Substitution: If pecans aren't your favorite, try walnuts or pine nuts for a different twist.
- Adjusting Consistency: Start with ¾ cup of pasta water for the sauce and add more as needed to reach your desired texture.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds brightness, but a splash of white wine vinegar can be a good substitute if you're in a pinch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
515mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
913IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.