Memory Morsels:
This Creamy Avocado and Spinach Pasta is a simple, delicious way to enjoy healthy fats and brain-boosting greens. Fresh spinach, creamy avocado, and the crunch of pecans blend into a luscious sauce that’s perfect for pasta.Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s a quick meal that supports cognitive function and keeps you feeling great.
This recipe is packed full of nutrients. Spinach is rich in lutein, an important natural antioxidant that is thought to help protect against cognitive decline. While avocados are high in monounsaturated fats, which help improve blood flow to the brain, supporting cognitive function and memory. Consuming healthy fats like these regularly can aid in long-term brain health.
Creamy Avocado and Spinach Pasta
10 mins
12 mins
4
Ingredients
- 10 oz - spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 - clove garlic
- 1 - avocado
- 1 cup - fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup - pecans
- 1/4 cup - basil
- 1 TBSP - fresh lemon juice
- 3/4-1 cup - pasta water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1 Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- 2 While pasta is cooking, add the rest of the ingredients to your blender and blend until it turns into a smooth sauce. Start with 1/2 cup of pasta water and add more as needed to get the consistency you want.
- 3 Toss the pasta with the sauce in a bowl and serve immediately. This sauce is best served the day it is made, as it uses avocados which will turn a brownish color.
