Avocado Basil Pasta
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Cook the pasta then toss everything together for this fast dinner recipe.
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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8 ouncesdried bow tie and/or wagon wheel pastasee savings
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2 mediumavocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and coarsely choppedsee savings
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6 slicesbacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbledsee savings
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2/3 cupchopped fresh basilsee savings
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2 tablespoonslemon juicesee savings
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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings
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3 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground black peppersee savings
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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/2 cupfinely shredded Pecorino Romano cheesesee savings
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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
Per serving: 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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