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Avocado Spinach Pasta Sauce (Gluten Free Paleo)

Avocado Spinach Pasta - a Paleo friendly rich avocado sauce is perfect over your favorite pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time16 hours 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 134kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 1/2 cups spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb gluten free pasta or other pasta substitute
  • 1/2-1 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash.  If using pasta, cook according to directions, reserving at least 1 cup of liquid.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, spinach, almonds, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Pulse several times. Add reserved pasta water or warm water, starting with 1/2 cup and adding more, pulsing after each addition, until sauce reaches desired consistency. Toss sauce with pasta and serve topped with parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

*nutritional info is for sauce only

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 1445IU | Vitamin C: 13.5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.1mg