vegetarisch zuivelvrij

Creamy Avocado Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Cashews

An incredibly flavorful, creamy, and healthy pasta dish. The sauce is made from fresh avocado, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and cashews for extra crunchiness. Perfect for a healthy and quick meal!

Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 200 grams whole wheat spaghetti
  • ripe avocados
  • cloves of garlic
  •  Juice of 1 lemon
  •  Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 200 grams cherry tomatoes
  • 100 grams unsalted cashews
  • tablespoons olive oil
  •  Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Nutrition facts
fat 32g
kcal 578
protein 18g
carbs 53g

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the cherry tomatoes and cashews on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the nuts are golden brown.
  2. 2 Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, make the avocado sauce by blending the avocados, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and the remaining olive oil in a blender until creamy.
  4. 4 Mix the avocado sauce into the cooked pasta, ensuring each strand is well coated. Don't stress! This is very easy.
  5. 5 Divide the pasta among 4 plates, garnish with the roasted cherry tomatoes, cashews, and fresh basil. Voilà, a delicious pasta dish ready in no time!