Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta

Ever tried putting avocado on your pasta? If you still haven’t, go ahead and give this recipe by Chili In a Pod a try. I’m telling you – it’s really good and healthy! This is called the creamy avocado spinach pasta, and it tastes amazing just how it looks.

Ingredients:

Pasta:

• 5 oz of pasta of your choice
• 1.5 liters of water
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 3 teaspoons of oil

Avocado-spinach mixture:

• 1 medium avocado
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup of spinach
• 1/4cup of cilantro
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Others:

• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup of sliced red onions
• 1/4 cup of sweet corn
• 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

Instructions:

Step 1:

Boil a large pot filled with water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Once done, remove from heat and drain.

Step 2:

Make the avocado sauce. Add 1 medium avocado, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup of spinach, 1/4 cup of cilantro, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until creamy, then set it aside.

Step 3:

Place a pan over heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic and 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and saute for a few seconds. Next, add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.

Step 4:

Add the cherry tomatoes and sweet corn to the pan and saute for a few seconds. Once done, transfer the pasta to a bowl.

Step 5:

Transfer the avocado mixture to the pasta and toss until well incorporated.

Step 6:

Sprinkle chili flakes on top and serve the pasta immediately. This pasta is best served right away or within 2 to 3 hours if refrigerated (to prevent decolorization).

Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta