Avocado Basil Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Avocado Basil Pasta

• Bow Tie Pasta
• 2 ripe avocados
• 4 slices cooked bacon
• Fresh Basil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pecorino Romano Cheese

How to Make Avocado Basil Pasta

1. Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta cooks, prepare the avocado sauce: In a large bowl, combine 2 ripe avocados (mashed), 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled), 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Add the hot pasta to the avocado mixture and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl.
5. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and extra basil leaves for garnish.