Spinach Avocado Sauce for Spaghetti

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup rinsed and drained unsalted 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 garlic cloves
• 1 ripe peeled avocado
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

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 8 ingredients (through avocado) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine pasta and spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tomato and almonds.

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 8 ingredients (through avocado) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine pasta and spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tomato and almonds.