---
title: "Charred Avocado Orecchiette"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/charred-avocado-orecchiette-595673c0c6243b11f54dab52"
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Quick
  - Pasta
  - Mediterranean
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 849
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/Orecchiette/charred-avocado-orecchiette.avif"
---

avocado{2%unit}
garlic{2%cloves}
scallions{4%unit}
heirloom grape tomatoes{1%cup}
chives{2%tbsp}
orecchiette pasta{8%oz}
feta cheese{½%cup}
olive oil{3%tbsp}
salt{1%tsp}
pepper{1%tsp}

Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Halve and pit @avocado{2%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{2%cloves}. Trim, then thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}. Halve @heirloom grape tomatoes{1%cup}. Mince @chives{2%tbsp}. Once water is boiling, add @orecchiette pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{9-11%minutes}. Drain using a #strainer{}.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of @olive oil{3%tbsp} 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{½%cup}. Toss to combine. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1%tsp}.

Carefully peel skin from avocado, then thinly slice. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide orecchiette mixture between bowls. Top with avocado slices. Garnish with chives and serve.