Chipotle Pasta

This creamy, chipotle-seasoned pasta is sure to please! It’s healthy and delicious and makes a perfect meal for family dinners. Pair it with a vibrant fresh salad for extra nutrients and healing properties.

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Chipotle Pasta 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup mashed avocado
• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, more if needed
• 1/2 to 1 tsp chipotle seasoning, to taste
• 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Sea salt, to taste (optional)
• 3 zucchinis or 1/2 lb. brown rice, sweet potato, chickpea or lentil noodles
• 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro, to serve

Directions:

Spiralize the zucchini. If using brown rice, sweet potato, or bean noodles, cook them in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside. 

Make the sauce by combining the avocado, almond milk, chipotle seasoning, garlic, onion powder, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, lemon juice and sea salt in a blender and blending until smooth. The sauce should be thick but pourable - add a bit more almond milk if necessary. 

Place the sauce in a large saucepan and heat until just warm. Don’t heat it too much or the sauce may become gluggy. Add the spiralized zucchini or noodles and toss to coat. 

Divide the pasta between serving bowls and top with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Serves 2-3

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This item posted: 11-Feb-2020

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