Cretan Pasta with Avocado and Tomato Sauce
A classic Cretan pasta dish featuring a rich and creamy avocado and tomato sauce, infused with the deep flavor of garlic and the brightness of lime, served with a side of crispy potato crostini.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Cretan
Ingredients
- 12ozsrice pasta
- 4clovesgarlic, minced
- 2mediumavocado, diced
- 4mediumtomatoes, diced
- 1wholelime, juiced
- 2mediumpotatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2tbspsolive oil
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
10m - 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3mmedium heat - 3
Add the diced tomatoes, diced avocado, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
7mmedium heat - 4
In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
8mmedium-high heat - 5
Add the cooked pasta to the avocado-tomato sauce and toss to combine. Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with the crispy potato crostini.
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