Whole Wheat Pasta With Avocado Sauce Recipes

WHOLEWHEAT SPAGHETTI & AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the avocados, lemon zest and juice, almonds, garlic and half the basil in a food processor. Blend until smooth, then set aside in the fridge.
• Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Drain and toss in the creamy avocado sauce. Top with the remaining basil leaves and grated cheese (if using) before serving.

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE IN FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once water start boiling, add generous amount of salt (about 1-2 tbsp), cook pasta according to package directions plus additional 1-2 minute (this is optional, but I use this trick for better texture). In meantime, dice tomatoes and chop garlic for making sauce.
• In a large skillet, warm olive oil, add chopped garlic and pepper flakes and heat over medium heat till perfumed (make sure not burn the garlic)
• Add chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper; sauté over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Now add chopped basil.
• Drain and toss pasta and goat cheese with the sauce. Heat it through (about 2 minutes), remove from heat. Top with capers and serve warm.

AVOCADO WHOLE WHEAT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and run under cold water to prevent sticking.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and honey together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• Mix pasta, avocados, green bell pepper, carrot, green onions, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, and cilantro together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper to pasta salad. Serve at room temperature.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour and salt in a medium bowl, or on a clean board. Make a hollow in the center, and pour in the olive oil. Break eggs into it one at a time, while mixing quickly with a fork until the dough is wet enough to come together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is stiff and elastic. Cover, and let stand for 30 minutes to relax.
• Roll out dough by hand with a rolling pin, or use a pasta machine to achieve the desired thickness of noodles. Cut into desired width and shapes. Allow the pasta to air dry for at least 15 minutes to avoid having it clump together.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• Scoop out the flesh of the two avocados in to the bowl in which you will serve the pasta. Mash the avocado flesh well. Add the lemon juice and mash again. Add the crushed garlic and stir. Add the seasoning to taste, followed by the olive oil, and mash thoroughly to make a creamy sauce.
• Cook the pasta to al dente consistency in plenty of boiling water. Drain well and add to sauce. Toss thoroughly and serve.
• Note: you can use more or less lemon jice, garlic or olive oil according to your family's taste.