Tortiglioni in Avocado, Spinach and Tofu Sauce

Name: Tortiglioni in Avocado, Spinach and Tofu Sauce
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 portion tortiglioni (uncooked); 1 small avocado (ripe, peeled and deseeded); 1 garlic clove (minced); 250 g silken tofu; 1 handful baby spinach; 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; cherry tomatoes (halved); parmesan cheese (grated, optional); red pepper flakes (optional)

5 steps

Updated at: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:43:21 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories688.8 kcal (34%)

Total Fat39 g (56%)

Carbs64.7 g (25%)

Sugars7.3 g (8%)

Protein29.2 g (58%)

Sodium621.8 mg (31%)

Fiber10.6 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

1 portiontortiglioni

uncooked

1avocado

small, ripe, peeled and deseeded

1garlic clove

minced

250gsilken tofu

1 handfulbaby spinach

1 ½ Tbsplemon juice

1 Tbspolive oil

¼ tspsalt

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta as per packaging instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water, then set aside.

Step 2

Add avocado, tofu, lemon juice, garlic, salt, olive oil and spinach to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding a touch of pasta water if needed to make the sauce more smooth.

Step 3

Transfer the sauce from blender to a pan/skillet and heat on low. Then, stir in cooked pasta and mix well with the sauce.

Step 4

Turn the heat off, then stir in tomatoes.

Step 5

Serve with grated parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired.