AVOCADO TOMATO PASTA

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Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1 lb fresh pasta (your choice)
3 large ripe avocados
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon)
3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 cups fresh basil, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
parmesan cheese, freshly grated (for passing)
basil sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a rapid boil over high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoons salt. Drop in pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until tender but still firm to the bite.
Meanwhile, scoop the avocado pulp into a large bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado coarsely, leaving a few small chunks. Add the lime or lemon juice, onion, tomato, chopped basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently.
Drain the pasta, transfer to the bowl with the avocado mixture, and toss well. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve immediately. Pass the cheese at the table for sprinkling over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 1795.3, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 18.7