Creamy Avocado Pasta

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

246kcal

Sugar

1g

Fat

7g

Fiber

5g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

7g

Carbs

34g

Sodium

7mg

Ingredients

- 400g / 14oz Dried pasta
- 4 small, ripe Avocado
- 15g / 0.53oz Nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
- 5g / 0.18oz freshly chopped Parsley
- 1 peeled Garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper

Preparation

1. Cook 400g / 14oz dried pasta following the packet instructions, then drain.
2. Put the flesh from 4 small ripe Avocados, 15g / 0.53oz nutritional yeast, 1/2 tbsp Olive oil, 5g / 0.18oz freshly chopped Parsley, 1 peeled Garlic clove, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste into a blender.
3. Add 2 tablespoons cold water and blend for 1 minute or until the parsley and garlic are well blended in.
4. Pour the sauce into the cooked hot pasta, adjust the seasoning, toss to mix, and transfer to serving plates.
5. Top with seeds and serve.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

24% of RDI

Magnesium

77% of RDI

Vitamin C

7% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

77% of RDI

Folate

88% of RDI

Good to know

You can use sunflower, pumpkin, or mixed seeds as a topping.