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Avocado Pasta

Avocado Pasta

The ultimate comfort food, Avocado Pasta is creamy, fresh, and incredibly satisfying. Packed with healthy ingredients, it's the perfect easy weeknight dinner. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a dish that will impress everyone at the table!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta I used orecchiette
  • 1 pound asparagus Tough ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium ripe avocado Halved and peeled with the pit removed
  • 1 clove garlic Peeled
  • ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves Plus additional for garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves Plus additional for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt Plus additional for cooking the pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 small green onions Thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Freshly grated Parmesan Optional for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Grater
  • Chef's Knife
  • Blender
  • Peeler
  • Food Processor
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta. About three minutes before the pasta is due to finish cooking to al dente, add the asparagus and cook an additional three minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Reserve one cup pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Add the avocado, garlic, Greek yogurt, parsley, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender. Process on high for twenty to thirty seconds, until smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
  3. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium low. Add the green onion and cook two to three minutes, until soft. Add the arugula and peas and cook another two minutes, until the arugula is wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the drained pasta and asparagus.
  4. Add the avocado sauce and toss gently to combine, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water as needed if the pasta is too thick or clumping together. Taste and add additional salt and/or pepper as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Refrigerate pasta in an airtight storage container for up to four days.
  • Tip 2: Rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
  • Tip 3: Freeze pasta in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to three months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.