---
title: Charred Avocado Orecchiette
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/charred-avocado-orecchiette-595673c0c6243b11f54dab52
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 849
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 640
  protein: 18
  fat: 31
  "saturated fat": 7
  carbohydrates: 78
  sugar: 5
  fiber: 10
  cholesterol: 15
  sodium: 330
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/Orecchiette/charred-avocado-orecchiette.avif"
---

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{4%clove}. Trim, then thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}. Halve @heirloom grape tomatoes{8%oz}. Mince @chives{½%oz}. Once water is boiling, add @orecchiette pasta{12%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{10%minutes}. Drain using a #strainer{}.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of @olive oil{4%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add avocado to pan cut-side down. Cook until charred, ~{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, ~{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{} and @pepper{}.

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.