Description
This one is for the Alfredo lovers out there. You won’t believe how creamy and delicious this avocado pasta is – without any cream! Using avocado as a cream substitute means this pasta is loaded with healthy fats. As usual, this pasta recipe is also loaded with veggies to keep this dinner entrée balanced.
Ingredients
1.5-2 cups uncooked pasta of your choice
2 garlic cloves
¼ cup packed basil leaves
¼ cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 ripe small avocado, putted and skin removed
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 cups spinach leaves
For serving:
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water according to instructions.
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Meanwhile, in a small food processor, add garlic, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, and avocado. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Once pasta has cooked, strain it and add the noodles back to the pot. Don’t worry about straining all of the water, a small amount will help the sauce stick.
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Place pot back on the heated element and add in sauce, peas, and spinach. Mix until contents are warmed throughout and spinach has wilted.
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Serve with Parmesan cheese (optional, but highly suggested!) and fresh ground pepper.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10