Avocado Basil Pasta
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Cook the pasta then toss everything together for this fast dinner recipe.


Avocado Basil Pasta

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Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Avocados, Pasta
 
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Ingredients
  • 8  ounces
    dried bow tie and/or wagon wheel pasta
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  • 2  medium
    avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and coarsely chopped
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  • 6  slices
    bacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled
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  • 2/3  cup
    chopped fresh basil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 3  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  cup
    finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
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Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the avocados, bacon, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt. Add the hot pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 491, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 15 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 358 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 14%, Iron 21%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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