WHOLEWHEAT SPAGHETTI & AVOCADO SAUCE

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Avocados, almonds and zesty lemon create a creamy green sauce for pasta in this low-calorie lunch or dinner

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 avocados , stoned, peeled and chopped
zest and juice 1 lemon
25g blanched almonds
1 garlic clove
small pack basil
300g wholewheat spaghetti
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the avocados, lemon zest and juice, almonds, garlic and half the basil in a food processor. Blend until smooth, then set aside in the fridge.
  • Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Drain and toss in the creamy avocado sauce. Top with the remaining basil leaves and grated cheese (if using) before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

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