Avocado Pasta with Tomatoes Recipe
Course: VegetarianServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories per serving
380
kcalAvocados are nature’s buttery green goodness. With its smooth texture and versatility, an avocado is the perfect ingredient to incorporate into your favorite dishes, especially those containing tomatoes and carrots, as avocados aid in the absorption of carotenoids. While this scrumptious fruit is high in fat, it’s the good kind you can eat without feeling guilty! Being jam-packed with monounsaturated fat, avocados help reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in your body, which makes them a great addition to a heart-healthy diet. In addition to the “good fat,” they are rich in vitamin E, vitamin K and potassium.
While perfect to eat alone as a simple snack, an avocado’s mild flavor and creamy texture allows it to be used as a healthy substitute in a variety of recipes. In addition to being a healthy alternative to mayonnaise, avocados make a tasty sauce for pasta dishes. Pasta is a warm, soothing comfort food that people of all ages enjoy. You can serve it as the main meal or as a satisfying side.
This appetizing avocado recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to please even your pickiest eaters. As a vegetarian dish, this pasta dish delivers. For a heartier meal, simply add diced or shredded chicken. During the hot summer months, you can even transform this recipe into a cold pasta salad by substituting penny noodles and adding a hard-boiled egg.
The best part about this recipe is that it is easily adaptable to your taste buds. The cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and flavorful complement to the basil and avocado, but feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix!
While perfect to eat alone as a simple snack, an avocado’s mild flavor and creamy texture allows it to be used as a healthy substitute in a variety of recipes. In addition to being a healthy alternative to mayonnaise, avocados make a tasty sauce for pasta dishes. Pasta is a warm, soothing comfort food that people of all ages enjoy. You can serve it as the main meal or as a satisfying side.
This appetizing avocado recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to please even your pickiest eaters. As a vegetarian dish, this pasta dish delivers. For a heartier meal, simply add diced or shredded chicken. During the hot summer months, you can even transform this recipe into a cold pasta salad by substituting penny noodles and adding a hard-boiled egg.
The best part about this recipe is that it is easily adaptable to your taste buds. The cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and flavorful complement to the basil and avocado, but feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix!
Ingredients
230 g (8.2 oz) spaghetti noodles
200 g (7 oz) ripened avocados, pitted and peeled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
30 g (1 oz) olive oil
200 g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
150 g (5.3 oz) fresh or frozen green peas
Directions
- In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
- Using a food processor, combine the avocados, basil, garlic and lemon juice. According to your preference, add salt and pepper. While processing, slowly add the olive oil until mixture is well blended. Set aside.
- If you don’t have a food processor, no worries. Simply mash the ripe avocados with a fork, and mince the basil leaves and garlic cloves. Combine with salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil. Mix thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with avocado sauce, tomatoes and peas.
- Since avocados brown quickly, this recipe is best served immediately. If you find yourself with leftovers (not likely!), place in an air-tight container and store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
