Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta (Printable)
A vibrant, creamy pasta with avocado and spinach sauce for a healthy, easy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
→ Sauce
02 - 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
03 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
04 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
05 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh basil leaves, for serving
11 - Extra Parmesan cheese
# How-to Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust consistency as needed.
03 - Return drained pasta to the pot. Pour the avocado-spinach sauce over the pasta and toss thoroughly to coat, adding reserved pasta water as necessary for a silky texture.
04 - Plate immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese.
# Expert Pointers:
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- Discover how ripe avocado turns into a silky sauce that feels like a well kept secret between friends
- The mix of fresh baby spinach and lemon juice adds a bright, fresh twist that keeps this dish feeling light and lively
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- Make sure the avocados are very ripe to get that rich, creamy sauce without any bitterness
- Reserving some pasta water is a game changer; it helps loosen the sauce perfectly without watering down flavors
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- Use a food processor for the smoothest sauce; a blender can sometimes be too harsh and warm the mix
- Let the pasta water cool a bit before adding to sauce to avoid separation