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Fettuccini AvoFredo

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Fettuccini AvoFredo Heart-Check certified recipe

Nutrition Facts

Fettuccini AvoFredo
CaloriesCalories
400 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
13g Per Serving
FiberFiber
12g Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings   6   Serving Size   1 cup

  • 2 ripe, fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled, mashed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup baby spinach (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (reduced-fat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (drained, thinly sliced)
  • 1 pound whole-wheat fettuccine noodles

Directions

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  1. Place avocados, garlic cloves, water, lemon juice, spinach, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper into a food processor. Cover and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  3. Pour avocado sauce over hot pasta. Add sundried tomatoes. Gently toss mixture until noodles are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
 

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