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Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe

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This Creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal featuring a smooth avocado and spinach sauce tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. Combining fresh ingredients like ripe avocado, garlic, lemon juice, and baby spinach, this recipe delivers a creamy texture without any dairy. Suitable for a light lunch or dinner, it can be prepared on the stovetop or using an Instant Pot for convenience.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 oz penne pasta (semolina or any pasta, about 2–2.5 cups)
  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste

Avocado Sauce

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup baby spinach (or basil, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • crushed black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup water (or as needed)

Garnish

  • red chilli flakes
  • parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta:
    Using the stovetop method, bring 2 cups of water and salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the penne pasta, stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente or desired texture. Drain and set aside. Alternatively, add dry pasta, water, and salt into an Instant Pot ensuring the pasta is mostly covered by water. Seal the pressure valve and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes (for al dente). Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure and drain if needed.
  2. Prepare Avocado Sauce:
    In a food processor, combine the ripe avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, baby spinach (or basil), salt, crushed black pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth, adding more water as necessary to achieve a creamy, sauce-like consistency. Optional: add parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
  3. Assemble the Pasta:
    Add the avocado sauce to the cooked pasta (in the Instant Pot insert if used or in a mixing bowl). Toss thoroughly until every piece of pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce. This avocado pasta is best served within 2-3 hours to avoid browning of the avocado.
  4. Garnish and Serve:
    Sprinkle red chilli flakes over the pasta and top with additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, creamy flavors.

Notes

  • Using ripe avocados is critical for a creamy sauce.
  • You can substitute baby spinach with fresh basil leaves for a different flavor profile.
  • If you prefer a cheesier sauce, adding parmesan cheese in the blender or as garnish enhances taste.
  • For softer pasta in the Instant Pot, increase cook time to 5 minutes.
  • The avocado sauce might brown after a few hours, so serve promptly for best presentation.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to personal taste.

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