It's cold.

1. It is snowing sparkles. Like, giant flakes of glitter goodness. 

(Emily - Like the end of the Katy Perry concert!)

2. My parents are coming to visit tomorrow!!!

3. I have another recipe for you guys. 

(You'll find it below.)

4. My husband has become a seriously extreme coupon-er. 

(If you need a toothbrush, paper towels, or guacamole, come on over.)

5. My oldest couzzie is turning 29 tomorrow!! Love you, CA!! 

(Meow.)

So until recently, I had no idea you could use Greek yogurt in recipes instead of cream or mayo. Obviously this was life-changing. Since Jason has become quite the coupon-er lately, I have become quite the use-what-we-have-in-the-pantry cook. So the other night I searched Pinterest for recipes using things we had on hand and stumbled across a few great pasta sauces using Greek yogurt! So with inspiration from a few recipes I came up with one of my new favorite - and healthy! - recipes. 

Spinach Avocado Pasta with Chicken

Whole wheat pasta

2 cloves garlic

1/2 an avocado

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 giant handful of spinach

2 chicken breasts

4 leaves of fresh basil

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella

Place the chicken breasts in boiling water and cook through, at least 160 degrees internally.

While the chicken is cooking, also place pasta in boiling water. This one doesn't have to be 160 degrees...

Mince the garlic in a food processor* then add garlic, spinach, and a little olive oil to a pan and sauté. 

While those things are cooking, peel and chop avocado and then purée in food processor.

Next add the Greek yogurt and fresh basil to the avocado and continue to blend. 

Once the garlic and spinach are cooked, add those to the food processor too and blend everything well. 

Now back to the pasta and chicken. 

Strain pasta and return to pan and cover with your sauce. 

Once the chicken is cooked, chop and add to pasta.

Finish the pasta by sprinkling with cheese.  Voila! 

And it reheats well!

* I got a food processor for Christmas so EVERYTHING IS PURÉED!!!

xoxo