Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish made with avocado and tahini, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 large avocado, ripe but slightly firm
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 box Pasta Lensi Lentil Pasta with Spinach and Basil
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare your mise en place by bringing a large pot of water to a boil and adding salt.
- Finely dice the parsley and prepare the garlic and avocado for blending.
- Cook the lentil pasta in boiling water, following package instructions for timing.
- Make the Green Goddess sauce by blending avocado, parsley, salt, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and water until smooth.
- Combine the drained pasta and sauce over low heat, stirring gently to coat the pasta.
- Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning or add toppings before serving.
Notes
Add roasted tomatoes or grilled vegetables for extra flavor. Leftovers can be refreshed with a splash of water when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green goddess pasta, vegan pasta, avocado sauce, quick dinner