Best Bacon Bleu Cheese Basil And Avocado Pasta Recipes

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AVOCADO, BACON, BLEU CHEESE PASTA



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Provided by Rebecca Lindamood

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound uncooked small shaped pasta (fusilli, farfalle, penne, wagon wheels, etc...)
12 to 16 ounces thick sliced bacon (Oscar Mayer bacon is a good choice, sliced into 1/2-inch strips)
2 small cooking onions (peeled, cut in half and sliced into half-moons)
1 very ripe avocado (peel and pit removed and discarded)
1/2 cup lightly packed basil leaves (snipped or very thinly sliced)
1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese (Athenos bleu cheese is a good choice.)
2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic paste)
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add the bacon strips to a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Stir the bacon and cook until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Pour all but about 2 teaspoons out of the pan.
  • Return the pan to the burner over medium heat and add the onions to the pan with a pinch of salt. Stirring frequently, cook until the onions are crisp tender (about 5 minutes) and golden in color. Transfer the onions to a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the lemon juice over the two halves of avocado. Coarsely chop the avocado and add to the bowl with the onions. Stir to combine. Add the red wine vinegar, garlic, and all but 2 tablespoons each of the crispy bacon, snipped basil and the bleu cheese and stir well again.
  • Bring a gallon of water to a full rolling boil in a large stockpot. Salt the water and pour in the pasta. Cook to al dente according to package directions.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of the pasta water. Add the hot pasta to the avocado mixture. Stir in gently but thoroughly to distribute the sauce. If it is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to thin it. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and black pepper. Top the pasta with the reserved basil, bacon and bleu cheese and serve warm or room temperature.

BACON AVOCADO PASTA



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Delicious bacon and avocado with a basil lemon dressing make this pasta amazing. I serve it as a hot pasta dish but it can also be served cold like a pasta salad.

Provided by DragonMom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 47m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
6 slices bacon
⅔ cup chopped basil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 avocados, chopped
½ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
  • Mix basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Combine bacon pieces and avocado in a large bowl. Stir in basil mixture. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 572.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

AVOCADO BASIL PASTA



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This looks so good, I belive it could be served as a salad or as a one-one dish meal. The recipe comes from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bow tie pasta or 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
2 medium avocados, halved,seeded,peeled and coarsely chopped
6 slices bacon, crisp cooked,drained and crumbled
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely shredded pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 192.5, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 2, Protein 11.9

BACON AVOCADO CAPRESE PASTA SALAD



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Craving fresh but need something easy to make? Toss together this simply perfect pasta salad packed with freshness: fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, arugula and avocados.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ Caesar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup drained fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1 cup fresh baby arugula leaves
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), oil, water and balsamic vinegar.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Add drained pasta, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, arugula, bacon and avocado to balsamic vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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