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Spaghetti with Avocado-Spinach Sauce

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Servings: 4
Course: Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 220 g uncooked whole-grain spaghetti use normal if you prefer
  • 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
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ripe peeled avocado
To garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
  • basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  3. Drain pasta.
  4. Combine reserved 1/2 cup pasta water and all other ingredients other than tomatoes and almonds in a food processor and process until smooth.
  5. Combine pasta and mixture and toss to coat.
  6. Sprinkle with tomato, basil and almonds.
  7. Enjoy!