Avocado Pesto Spaghetti
"The rich buttery flesh of the avocados makes an unusual but delicious pesto for this easy pasta dish."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
2-3
ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1⁄2 ounce fresh basil leaf
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 11 ounces spaghetti
- 3 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
- 2 ounces toasted pine nuts
directions
- Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Scoop the flesh into a food processor. Add the basil, garlic cloves, lemon juice and olive oil and process until smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti as directed on pack. Drain the spaghetti, and add the baby spinach. The heat from the pasta will wilt the spinach.
- Add the avocado pesto and toss gently, then sprinkle over the pine nuts.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
