--- title: "Chilean Pasta with Avocado — Creamy Fideos con Palta Recipe" description: "Versión en Español. Chilean pasta with avocado, or fideos con palta, is spaghetti tossed with a no cook sauce made by blending a ripe avocado with evaporated milk, grated parmesan, cilantro, and olive..." url: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-pasta-avocado-sauce-fideos-con-palta-recipe/ date: 2026-10-04 modified: 2026-10-04 author: "Carlos Uhart M." image: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/spaghetti-avocado-sauce-fideos-con-palta-featured.jpg categories: ["Main Dishes"] type: post lang: en --- # Chilean Pasta with Avocado — Creamy Fideos con Palta Recipe [Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-fideos-con-palta/) ![Spaghetti tossed in a creamy avocado sauce with cilantro and parmesan](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/spaghetti-avocado-sauce-fideos-con-palta-featured.jpg)*Pasta with avocado sauce* Chilean pasta with avocado, or fideos con palta, is spaghetti tossed with a no cook sauce made by blending a ripe avocado with evaporated milk, grated parmesan, cilantro, and olive oil. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. It is a fresh, creamy, and very quick meal that can be eaten hot or cold, on its own or as a side for mild chicken or fish. ## How to Make Pasta with Avocado Sauce? While the pasta cooks in salted water, the avocado is blended with evaporated milk, parmesan, cilantro, a splash of olive oil, salt, and pepper into a smooth cream. The drained pasta is tossed with the sauce right away so it coats every strand. ## Nutritional Information Each serving of pasta with avocado contains approximately 510 kcal, 17 g of protein, 15 g of fat, 10 mg of cholesterol, 80 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of sugars, 6 g of fiber, and 150 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes. ## Homemade Pasta with Avocado Sauce Recipe **Preparation:** 10 minutes **Cooking:** 10 minutes **Servings:** 4 ### Ingredients - 400 g of spaghetti - 100 ml of evaporated milk - 4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese - 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro - 1 large ripe avocado - Olive oil - Fine salt - Black pepper ### Instructions 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water with a tablespoon of salt, following the time on the package. Do not add oil to the water. ![Pasta ready to cook for Chilean pasta with avocado sauce](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pasta-for-fideos-con-palta.jpg)*Pasta* 1. Peel the avocado and cut it into large chunks. Place it in a blender with the evaporated milk, parmesan, cilantro, a splash of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, and blend until smooth and creamy. ![Chopped ripe avocado for blending into a creamy pasta sauce](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chopped-avocado-pasta-sauce.jpg)*Chopped Avocado* 1. Drain the pasta, pour the avocado sauce over it right away, and toss until well coated. Serve immediately, hot or cold, on its own or as a side for mild chicken or fish dishes. ## Additional Tips ### Add lemon A few drops of lemon juice brighten the flavor and help keep the avocado bright green, slowing down oxidation. ### Use the pasta water When tossing the pasta with the sauce, add a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water for a creamier texture that clings better. ### Serve it right away Avocado darkens as it sits, so make the sauce while the pasta cooks and toss it just before serving. | Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Evaporated milk | Plain yogurt | 1:1 | Tangier, lighter | | Parmesan | Fresh cheese or ricotta | 1:1 | Milder, creamier | | Cilantro | Basil | 1:1 | More Italian, aromatic | | Spaghetti | Whole wheat pasta | 1:1 | More fiber, nuttier | ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. Does it work with other pasta shapes? Yes, penne, fusilli, or tagliatelle all work, since the avocado sauce clings well to any shape. ### 2. Which cheese is best? Grated parmesan is ideal for its intense flavor, but you can also use fresh cheese, ricotta, or a vegan alternative. ### 3. What protein can I add? Grilled chicken, salmon, marinated tofu, or sautéed chickpeas all turn it into a more complete meal. ### 4. Can I make the sauce ahead? It is best made fresh, because avocado oxidizes. If you must, cover it with plastic wrap touching the surface, add lemon juice, and refrigerate for a few hours at most. ## What Are Fideos con Palta? Fideos con palta is a quick home dish in which avocado replaces a cooked sauce. In Chile, where avocado is eaten almost daily, it is a practical way to turn a ripe palta into a creamy pasta dinner in minutes. ## Benefits of Avocado Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, which are good for heart health, as well as fiber and potassium. Pasta provides energy through carbohydrates, and whole wheat pasta adds extra fiber. ## Did You Know? The avocado, called palta in Chile, Peru, and Argentina, is native to Mexico and Central America and has been cultivated by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. ## Recommended - [Cold Pasta Salad Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/cold-pasta-salad-ensalada-de-fideos-frios-recipe/) - [Chilean Pasta with Jack Mackerel Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-pasta-with-canned-jack-mackerel-fideos-con-jurel-recipe/) - [Chilean Caracoquesos Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-caracoquesos-shell-pasta-cheese-recipe/) - [Chilean Style Guacamole Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-style-homemade-guacamole-recipe/)