Best Wholewheat Spaghetti Avocado Sauce Recipes

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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

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE



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Make and share this Whole Wheat Pasta With Avocado Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Metzidi

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ripe avocados
1 lemon, juice of
1 fat garlic clove, crushed
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces dry pasta, preferably wholewheat tagliatelle

Steps:

  • Scoop out the flesh of the two avocados in to the bowl in which you will serve the pasta. Mash the avocado flesh well. Add the lemon juice and mash again. Add the crushed garlic and stir. Add the seasoning to taste, followed by the olive oil, and mash thoroughly to make a creamy sauce.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente consistency in plenty of boiling water. Drain well and add to sauce. Toss thoroughly and serve.
  • Note: you can use more or less lemon jice, garlic or olive oil according to your family's taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.2

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