Charred Avocado Orecchiette
It’s no secret that pasta loves creamy things. So it’s hardly a surprise that avocado gets along with orecchiette like a pal. And with tomatoes, garlic, and feta cheese thrown into the mix, it becomes a jolly collision of Mediterranean and Southwestern cuisines. Think of this as a border-hopping, globe-trotting recipe that still features all the familiar flavors you know and love.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 unit
Avocado
2 clove
Garlic
2 unit
Scallions
4 ounce
Heirloom Grape Tomatoes
¼ ounce
Chives
6 ounce
Orecchiette Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
2 tablespoon
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Halve and pit avocado. Mince or grate garlic. Trim, then thinly slice scallions. Halve tomatoes. Mince chives. Once water is boiling, add orecchiette to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add avocado to pan cut-side down. Cook until charred, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, tossing, until slightly softened.
Add drained orecchiette to pan along with 1 TBSP olive oil and feta cheese. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Carefully peel skin from avocado, then thinly slice. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide orechiette mixture between bowls. Top with avocado slices. Garnish with chives and serve.
