Creamy Avocado Pasta
Italian Romaine Salad
Ingredients
- 6 oz whole-grain rotini pasta (1½ cups)
- 1 avocado, coarsely chopped
- 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions; drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
- Process avocados, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
- Cook avocado mixture, pasta, ¼ cup cheese, and enough pasta water to make a thin sauce in saucepan over medium-low heat 5 minutes until combined and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve sprinkled with remaining ¼ cup cheese.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (9-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup sliced English cucumber
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup olive oil vinaigrette
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together all ingredients in a serving bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
366
|
171
|
537
|
| Fat (g) | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Carb (g) | 50 | 5 | 55 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 443 | 285 | 728 |
Mediterranean Meal Plan
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