Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta (Print View)

A vibrant pasta combining velvety avocado and fresh spinach for a nutritious, creamy finish.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine

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

08 - Juice of 1 lemon

09 - 1/2 tsp salt

10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

11 - Pinch of red pepper flakes

12 - Extra grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast

13 - Fresh basil leaves

14 - Toasted pine nuts

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.

02 - Place avocados, spinach, garlic, olive oil, milk, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a blender.

03 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.

04 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and toss gently to coat, adding more pasta water as needed for silky texture.

05 - Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts.

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The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
Its incredibly creamy without using any heavy cream, making it lighter than traditional pasta sauces

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Avocado-based sauces do not reheat well, so plan to enjoy this fresh and make just enough for the meal
The pasta water is crucial for adjusting consistency and helping the sauce cling to every strand

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Room temperature avocados blend more smoothly than cold ones from the fridge
Make sure your blender is completely dry before adding the ingredients to prevent separation