From Taste of Home
Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cherry-tomato-pasta-with-avocado-sauce/
Ingredients
- 1 package proten-enriched rotini or other pasta (3½ cups uncooked)
- 2 medium ripe peeled and pitted avocados
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves halved
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. coarsely ground pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup pine nuts (optional)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package directions
- Place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor pulsing until chopped (alternatively mash with a fork or use a blender). Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream
- Drain the rotini and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the avocado mixture and tomatoes then toss to coat evenly
- Sprinkle with pine nuts and add toppings as desired
