Name: Creamy Pasta with Avocado and Spinach: A Healthy & Delicious Recipe
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine); 1 ripe avocado (pitted and peeled); 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); ¼ cup pasta water (reserved); 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Ingredients

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12 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine)
1 ripe avocado (pitted and peeled)
2 cups fresh spinach
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup pasta water (reserved)

2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, spinach, garlic, heavy cream (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth. Add reserved pasta water gradually to reach the desired consistency.
Combine Everything:
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy avocado-spinach sauce in a large bowl or skillet over low heat.
- Mix well until evenly coated.

Serve:
- Garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or parsley.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese on top.