Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Pasta
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Pasta, a wholesome and nutrient-rich dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! This recipe features tender whole wheat pasta cloaked in a luscious avocado sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, providing a perfect balance of creamy and tangy notes. Tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts, every bite bursts with Mediterranean charm. Ideal for a quick, healthy dinner or lunch, this recipe is packed with heart-healthy ingredients and loads of flavor while being light and satisfying. It's a true celebration of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, promising to please your palate and nourish your soul!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Whole wheat pasta
- 2 medium Ripe avocados
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
Add the garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, salt, and ground black pepper to the food processor.
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the Kalamata olives.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, creamy avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the pasta, along with the pine nuts.
Gently toss the mixture again and serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.9 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3502 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2480 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
