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 Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 20

Ingredients Amount 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.