Pasta with Skordalia

Pasta with Skordalia is a delightful vegan dish that combines the creamy, garlicky flavors of traditional Greek skordalia with al dente pasta. This comforting meal is perfect for a quick dinner and is both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or penne) - 160 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Raw almonds - 60 grams
• Potato - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• White wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Peel and cube the potato, then boil it in salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
3. In a food processor, combine the boiled potato, garlic, raw almonds, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
4. In the same pot used for pasta, combine the cooked pasta with the skordalia sauce over low heat, stirring to coat the pasta evenly.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and almonds.
• High in fiber from the pasta and potatoes.

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