Cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans

Name: Cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Pasta 11.3 oz; Cow's milk ricotta cheese 1 cup; Avocado 1; Green beans already cleaned 3.5 oz; Yellow cherry tomatoes ½ cup; Datterino tomatoes ½ cup; Basil to taste; Lemon juice to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4 persone
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

Cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans is a first course perfect for those seeking a tasty and nutritious alternative to the usual cold pasta. This recipe is designed for those who want a quick and easy dish without sacrificing flavor and quality ingredients. The ricotta and avocado cream, enriched with fresh basil and a touch of lemon juice, gently coats the pasta, giving it a warm and delicate flavor. The green beans, with their crunchy texture, add a pleasant contrast, while the cherry tomatoes, with their natural sweetness, complete the dish with a lively and colorful note. Hurry up to prepare the cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans... it will be on the table in just half an hour!

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INGREDIENTS: Pasta 11.3 oz (320 g); Cow's milk ricotta cheese 1 cup (240 g); Avocado 1; Green beans 3.5 oz (100 g) - already cleaned; Yellow cherry tomatoes ½ cup (80 g); Datterino tomatoes ½ cup (80 g); Basil to taste; Lemon juice to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans

To prepare cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans, first cut the green beans into pieces 1 and blanch them in salted water 2. Drain them 3 and reserve the cooking water.

Throw the pasta into the green bean cooking water and cook it al dente 4. Meanwhile, in a blender, place the avocado 5 and ricotta 6.

Add the basil 7, lemon juice 8, a pinch of salt, and blend until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream 9.

Cut the cherry tomatoes 10. Drain the pasta 11 and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the ricotta and avocado cream 12.

Then add the green beans 13 and cherry tomatoes 14. Mix well to combine the pasta with the dressing 15.

Pour a drizzle of olive oil, adjust the salt and pepper 16, and give it a final stir 17. Your cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans is ready to be enjoyed 18!

Storage

Cold pasta with ricotta, avocado, and green beans is a dish that can be prepared in advance and enjoyed even outside the house. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container for 2-3 days.

Tip

This type of preparation lends itself to many customizations; you can enrich the dish by adding, for example, grilled chicken cubes or sautéed shrimp.

Instead of basil, you can use other aromatic herbs such as mint, parsley, or dill!

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