Creamy Avocado Pasta

Name: Creamy Avocado Pasta
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 medium-ripe avocado, pitted; 1/2 lime; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 jalapeno; 1/4 cup packed basil leaves; 1 cup spinach; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan; 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti; 1 cup additional spinach; mint leaves to garnish

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SERVING SIZE

INGREDIENTS

1 medium-ripe avocado, pitted

1/2 lime

2 cloves garlic

1/4 jalapeno

1/4 cup packed basil leaves

1 cup spinach

1 tsp kosher salt

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan

1 lb whole wheat spaghetti

1 cup additional spinach

mint leaves to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still al dente 9 -11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Put the cup of spinach in the bottom of a serving bowl and place the spaghetti on top and toss for a few minutes to wilt the spinach. 2. While the pasta is cooking make the avocado sauce. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocado and place in a food processor. Zest the lime and add along with the basil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, spinach, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. 3. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss everything together adding a little cooking water to loosen the sauce as needed. Top with the grated parmesan and garnish with mint and serve. Serves 8

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