Avacado Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 8  ounces

  dried bow tie and/or wagon wheel pasta

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• 2  medium

  avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and coarsely chopped

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• 6  slices

  bacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled

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• 2/3  cup

  chopped fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons

  lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon

  olive oil

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• 3  cloves

  garlic, minced
• 1/4  teaspoon

  ground black pepper
• 1/8  teaspoon

  salt
• 1/2  cup

  finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese

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.

**My family loved it! I only had one Avocado so I added a Pepper. I also added an Onion, Cooking Wine, and Shallets along with some additional spices and Parmesan Cheese.

***Found the recipe through Pinterest, but here's the direct link: http://www.recipe.com/avocado-basil-pasta/