Ingredients for Avocado Basil Pasta
- 1 pound Bow Tie Pasta
- 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 Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved, plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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How to Make Avocado Basil Pasta
- Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 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.
- Add the hot pasta to the avocado mixture and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and extra basil leaves for garnish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
25g
Carbs
16g