Name: Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 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 -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce

1. 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) protein-enriched rotini (about 3-1/2 cups uncooked) -

2. 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted -

3. 1 cup fresh spinach -

4. 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves -

5. 2 garlic cloves, halved -

6. 2 tablespoons lime juice -

7. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt -

8. 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -

9. 1/3 cup olive oil -

10. 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, halved -

11. 1/2 cup pine nuts -

12. Optional: Shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated lime zest -

How to cook deliciously - Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts, and add toppings as desired.