CHERRY TOMATO PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

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Heart-healthy avocado makes this pasta dish feel indulgent without being overly rich. The flavorful sauce is so luscious, you'll think there is cream hiding in there. It's guilt-free and dairy-free, but with a texture and consistency that's similar to traditional cream-based sauces. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) protein-enriched rotini (about 3-1/2 cups uncooked)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pine nuts
Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Cook rotini according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Top with pine nuts and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Themba Nxumalo
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish for extra protein. It was delicious!


Ester Shao
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I didn't have any cherry tomatoes, so I used grape tomatoes instead. They worked just as well.


Kumail abbas mehdi
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Big Dick
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The avocado sauce was a bit too rich for me. I think I would have preferred a lighter sauce.


Tshenolo Manana Ketumile
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This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Aftab Hussain
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The avocado sauce is amazing, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. This dish is definitely a winner.


Borkata Bankov
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This pasta dish is so delicious and flavorful. The avocado sauce is creamy and rich, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice pop of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


debas Ayalew
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. The avocado sauce is also a great way to get some healthy fats into your diet.


Gamer Rifat
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This recipe is a keeper! The avocado sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mohammed Delowar
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This pasta dish was amazing! The avocado sauce was creamy and rich, and the cherry tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


none of your business
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The avocado sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness.


MD salman Hasan
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This cherry tomato pasta with avocado sauce was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.