Avocado Pasta

20 Minutes

super easy

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Avocado pasta is the perfect blend of great taste and good ingredients

With the creaminess of the avocado and the savory taste of garlic, this is a meal that will both satisfy your cells and your taste buds! Plus, it has less than 10 ingredients and only takes about 20 minutes to whip together. You can use any type of noodle you like – from whole wheat to gluten-free to chickpea to edamame! It is sure to be a deliciously filling dish that will impress the pickiest of eaters. Top with some freshly chopped tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor, or add some cooked shrimp for a heartier protein rich meal. It has the consistency of mac and cheese with health benefits you just can’t deny!

Why You’ll Love It 

A healthy alternative to mac and cheese that your family and kids will love and you can feel good about.

Less than 10 ingredients and easy prep, makes this a weeknight no brainer!

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Recipe Cost Breakdown

      1 box chickpea pasta: $2.86

      3 medium sized avocados: $7.5

      ½ cup fresh basil: $1.34

      ¼ cup nutritional yeast: $0.85

      1 tbsp lemon juice: $0.16

      1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil: $0.24

      1 cup soaked cashews: $3.66

      Total Cost: $16.61

What You’ll Need

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Ingredients

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1 box chickpea pasta
3 medium sized avocados
½ cup fresh basil
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup soaked cashews, rinsed and drained
1 tsp salt
½ cup pasta water

Nutritional Information

458 Calories
36 g Total Fat
606 mg Sodium
53 g Total Carbs
19 g Fiber
4 g Sugar
26 g Protein

Directions

1.

Soak cashews for 15-20 minutes; rinse and drain.
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2.

Cook pasta according to instructions – I used chickpea pasta but whatever you like best is fine.
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3.

Blend sauce ingredients together, pour over pasta, top with more fresh basil and enjoy!
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