Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta

This simple Creamy Avocado Spinach Pasta is not only stunning but also loaded with flavor and nutrients to fuel your body. You'll love this healthy, vegan, and comforting pasta dish down to the very last bite!

📝 Ingredients

• 10 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 medium ripe avocados
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• cooking spray
• 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2. 2Cook Spinach: Spray a pan lightly with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Add spinach leaves and cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
3. 3Blend Sauce: Place the spinach, garlic, avocadoes, walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a food processor and blend until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. If you’d like it more liquid-y, add a bit more oil or lemon juice. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
4. 4Serve: Toss the creamy avocado spinach sauce with the pasta.
5. 5Optional Garnish: Optional: Garnish with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.