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Recipes - Creamy Avocado Pasta

Recipe Name

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Submitted by

lezlieramsey

Recipe Description

I never liked avocados – until i found this recipe. Now I find ways to use them in everything. Combining two of my (now) favorites, pasta and avocados, this 15 minute Creamy Avocado Pasta is a perfect evening dinner.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	10	Cook Time (minutes)	10	Ready In (minutes)	20

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1	whole	avocado
1/2	fruit (2-1/8\" dia)	lemons
3	clove	garlic minced
4	tablespoons	basil, fresh, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2	teaspoon	salt
2	tablespoons	olive oil, extra virgin
2	dash	pepper, to taste
8	ounces	whole wheat spiral pasta

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Bring several cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2	Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Now add in the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.
3	When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse in a strainer and place pasta into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper. Serve immediately.

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