Creamed Avocado and Lime Chilled Pasta

Original Source: Noriko Burky

Makes: 1 Serving

Ingredients:

• 120g (1½ cups) dry shell pasta or short pasta of your choice
• 1 Avocado
• Handful of Cilantro - roughly chopped
• 1½ tbsp Lime Juice
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• Chopped Cilantro and/or Jalapeno - for garnish

Methods:

1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well, set aside to cool.
2. Peel avocado and remove the pit. Put it in a food processor together with chopped cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise and garlic paste. Blend it until it’s creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer the avocado sauce to a medium sized bowl. Add cooked pasta and toss them well. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and/or jalapeno on top.

Spicy Creamy Kale Pasta

Original Source: Cheap & Simple Vegan

Makes: 2 Servings

Ingredients:

• 225g (8oz) Penne Pasta
• 100g (¾ cup) Cashews
• ¼ Medium Onion - chopped
• 300g Kale
• 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 60ml (¼ cup) Milk (dairy or non-sweetened non-dairy)
• ½ tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Chili Flakes
• 1 tsp Garlic Salt
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Methods:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. In a large pan, warm a few tablespoons of olive oil. Toss in chopped onions and kale, and saute until for 7-9 minutes.
3. In a blender, add cashews, nutritional yeast, spices, and milk. Blend until you have a creamy consistency, adding more milk or water if too thick.
4. Add cooked kale to pasta pot and toss with cream sauce.
5. Sprinkle with a dash of chili powder for some color.