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Creamy Avocado Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Avocado Pasta is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish combining perfectly cooked penne pasta with a smooth avocado-based sauce flavored with garlic, lemon juice, and optional spinach or basil. This versatile recipe can be prepared using either stovetop or Instant Pot methods, making it convenient for any kitchen. The creamy avocado sauce adds healthy fats and vibrant freshness, while optional chili flakes and parmesan cheese enhance the flavor profile. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 oz penne pasta (semolina or any variety, 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 fresh basil, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup water (or as needed)
  • Crushed black pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Red chili flakes
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: For stovetop, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large pot, add salt, then stir in penne pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until al dente or desired tenderness. Drain any excess water and set pasta aside. For Instant Pot method, combine dry pasta, water, and salt in the pot ensuring pasta is mostly covered. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes (based on halving stovetop cook time minus 1 minute for al dente). After cooking, wait 5 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure. Drain excess water if present.
  2. Prepare Avocado Sauce: Combine the ripe avocado, lemon juice, olive oil (if using), garlic cloves, baby spinach or basil, salt, crushed black pepper, and 1/4 cup water into a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding additional water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce consistency. Optionally, parmesan cheese can be added during blending or later.
  3. Assemble the Dish: Add the prepared avocado sauce to the cooked pasta (in the Instant Pot insert or a mixing bowl) and toss thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce. The dish is best served within 2-3 hours due to avocado’s tendency to brown.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle red chili flakes over the pasta and top with parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, creamy avocado pasta!

Notes

  • Adjust water quantity when blending sauce to achieve your preferred consistency.
  • If not adding spinach or basil, the sauce will have a simpler avocado-garlic flavor.
  • Parmesan cheese adds depth but can be omitted for a dairy-free variation.
  • This pasta is best consumed within a few hours due to avocado oxidation.
  • The recipe can be cooked using stovetop or Instant Pot methods for convenience.

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