Ingredients
12 oz (340g) fusilli pasta
1 large ripe avocado
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water then drain.
While pasta cooks, blend avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast (if using) in a food processor until smooth.
Toss cooked pasta with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cooled dressing. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.
Chill for 15-30 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta if needed
Add thawed frozen peas or roasted red peppers for extra texture
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Best served at room temperature
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Steaming/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups pasta + 1 cup greens)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg