Originally posted February 06, 2017

Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce

Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce by alchemisty

a quick and easy alternative to pesto.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup rinsed and drained cannellini beans
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1 ripe peeled avocado
  • parmesan for garnish
  • sauteed mushrooms or chopped tomatoes for topping.
4 servings

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Drain pasta.

2. Combine reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, spinach, and next 9 ingredients (through avocado) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine pasta and spinach mixture; toss to coat. Top with mushrooms or tomatoes and some grated parmesan.

20 minutes

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