ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

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Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2-3/4 large avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes
4 medium tomatoes, cut into small cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat add garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender but not brown remove from heat.3. Stir basil, avocado and tomatoes into garlic in saucepan. Toss vegetable mixture and pasta. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.Susan S. shares her Recipe "There is something so appealing about the flavor combination of tomato, avocado and basil with pasta that was very comforting to me and satisfied my cravings."A NOTE from DR. GHOSHCoconut oil can be substituted for soy, corn, olive or safflower oil. Coconut oil is a source of medium-chain fatty acids, which for some, may be more easily digested.NUTRITION FACTS: High in vitamin A and folic acid good source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 30mg Sodium 210mg Potassium 370mg Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 6g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 14% Calcium 2% Iron 12% Folic Acid 22% Magnesium 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 FatHelpful For These Side Effects: (n), (m)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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