Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta (Print)
Velvety avocado and spinach sauce combined with pasta for a fresh, nutritious, and comforting meal ready quickly.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Sauce
02 - 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
03 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed
04 - 2 cloves garlic
05 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/4 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
08 - Juice of 1 lemon
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Extra grated Parmesan (or nutritional yeast)
13 - Fresh basil leaves
14 - Toasted pine nuts (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining.
02 - Combine avocados, spinach, garlic, olive oil, milk, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a blender or food processor.
03 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add small amounts of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
04 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss gently to coat evenly, adding more reserved pasta water as needed for a silky texture.
05 - Serve immediately topped with extra grated Parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and toasted pine nuts if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its incredibly fast, perfect for those weeknights when you want something special but dont have hours to spend at the stove
- The creamy sauce feels indulgent yet comes from wholesome avocados, so you can actually feel good about seconds
02 -
- The sauce thickens quickly if left standing, so toss it with hot pasta immediately after blending for the best texture
- Reserve that pasta water before draining, as it is your secret weapon for adjusting consistency and helping the sauce cling to every strand
03 -
- If your avocados are not perfectly ripe, the sauce will not achieve that luxurious consistency, so plan accordingly and give them a gentle squeeze at the store
- Toasting the pine nuts in a dry pan for just a couple of minutes until golden and fragrant elevates the entire dish