Imagine twirling your fork into a plate of luxuriously creamy pasta that's not only incredibly delicious but also packed with healthy ingredients that will make your taste buds dance and your body thank you. This Sundried Tomatoes with Pine Nuts and Avocado Alfredo is about to revolutionize your dinner routine, proving that healthy eating can be mind-blowingly delectable and satisfying. Get ready to fall in love with a pasta dish that's dairy-free, nutrient-rich, and so indulgent you won't believe it's good for you!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing all fresh produce. Peel and pit the avocados, roughly chop the sundried tomatoes, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once golden and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine ripe avocados, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
- If sauce is too thick, gradually add small amounts of water or plant-based milk to achieve desired creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chop sundried tomatoes into small, uniform pieces and gently fold them into the avocado sauce, reserving some for garnish.
- Cook your preferred pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Toss pasta with avocado alfredo sauce, ensuring even coating. If needed, use reserved pasta water to thin sauce.
- Plate the pasta, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top, and garnish with chopped sundried tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately while sauce is warm and pasta is fresh. Optionally, add extra nutritional yeast or black pepper for enhanced flavor.
Tips
- Choose perfectly ripe avocados - they should yield slightly to gentle pressure but not be mushy.
- Toast pine nuts carefully; they can burn quickly, so keep constant attention and stir frequently.
- Use a food processor for the smoothest, creamiest sauce possible.
- Reserve pasta water to help adjust sauce consistency - it's a professional chef's secret weapon.
- Add lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning and to brighten the overall flavor profile.
- For extra creaminess, you can add a splash of plant-based milk if the sauce seems too thick.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its peak texture and temperature.
- Experiment with additional herbs like parsley or chives for added complexity.
- For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu to the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg