Creamy Avocado Pasta w/ Roasted Garlic & Tomatoes

To kick off my Avocado Especial, here is one of the most surprising and tasty avocado dishes I've made! For the past couple of months, I have seen avocado pastas popping up on pinterest and other blogs, and was very intrigued -- and once I made my own, I realized that it really is fabulous!! The recipe creates a healthful, yet decadent pasta, with the avocado providing the creamy texture, without the need for any butter or cream! I did a little twist on mine by adding roasted garlic and tomatoes. They complemented the pasta just perfectly, and even if you don't try the recipe, definitely read about the roasting technique; it is so easy, and can enhance many dishes!

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** CREAMY AVOCADO PASTA W/ ROASTED GARLIC & TOMATOES **

 Printable Recipe.

Ingredients

* 6 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti

* 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed

* 1 lime, juiced

* 2 tablespoons milk

* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

* 1 teaspoon salt 

* 1/2 - 3/4 cup tomatoes, halved or quartered (whatever variety you like, such as vine-ripened, Roma, grape, Campari, etc.)

* 1 head garlic

* Garnish options: Julienned basil (a must!), shredded Parmesan, toasted pine nuts 

Directions

* Preheat oven to 425 F.

* Roasted Garlic: Cut off the very top off the garlic, drizzle the head with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Place on a sheet tray, and roast for about 35 minutes (or until tender).

* Roasted Tomatoes: Place your halved or quartered tomatoes on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until the tomatoes are juicy, and begin to slightly brown -- time will depend on the type of tomato -- you will roast at least 10 minutes, but it could be up to 25 minutes.

* While the veg is roasting, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. 

* Using a food processor or blender, puree the avocado, lime juice, milk, olive oil, and salt.

* Gently mix the avocado sauce with the drained spaghetti.

* Salt and pepper to taste.

* Top the spaghetti with the roasted garlic and tomatoes, and Julienned basil.

* AND ENJOY A BIG BOWL OF FRESH!! For a healthy dinner, I served mine with some fish, but this would be great side to any kind of poultry or meat!

Stay Fresh,
Leah

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