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Creamy avocado cashew pasta
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Avocado cashew pasta

A creamy pasta with avocado and pesto thats ready to eat in 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 708kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta of choice
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 0,75 cup cashews
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 30 g frozen basil
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 200 g Cherry tomatoes
  • Pine nuts
  • Lime juice
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to directions on the package.
  • Mix the cashews into a smooth cream.
  • Peel and press the garlic.
  • Cut the avocado in half, remove the core and scoop the avocado with a spoon.
  • Add the basil, avocado, garlic and lime juice to the mixer and mix into a smooth cream.
  • Steam or parboil the tomatoes and peas.
  • Roast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a couple of minutes.
  • When the pasta is ready pour off the boiling water and rinse with fresh water.
  • Combine the pasta with the avocado cream.
  • Serve in a bowl and top with tomatoes, peas and the roasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 1090mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 5mg