I knew I'd hook you sooner or later... :)
This was a fantastic dish...my only regret is that I did not try this sooner. This is one of those recipes that I sat on for years, actually, don't ask me why... I think that I had assumed Chris would not like it because of the avocado, but when I finally asked him about it, he was all on board to try it out. I think the bacon out weighed everything else, but hey, that's what bacon does sometimes!!
Avocado Basil Pasta
Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
12 oz whole grain penne pasta
1 avocado, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
6 slices bacon, chopped, cooked crisp and drained
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 clover garlic, finely minced
1 can albacore tuna, drained
6 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
parmesan cheese - optional
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
In a large bowl, combine the avocado, tomatoes, bacon, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Toss in the drained pasta. Add the tuna and the basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on parmesan cheese. Serve warm. Enjoy!
7 comments:
It looks and sounds very good to me especially with the addition of the tuna
Mmm its like a BLT pasta salad kinda. Yum! Avocado in pasta sounds like it'd be good - they're so nice & creamy I can see how the flavors would meld nicely. And its pretty to boot!
I'm not an avocado fan at all, but this actually sounds really great. I love the idea of a BLT pasta salad. ;)
I'm not a fan of tuna, but I guess chicken would work equally well.
Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic combination of flavors and textures - it looks so tasty Jenn!
Like Bo, I would probably do chicken, or just let the avocado and bacon shine. Either way, avocado and bacon are two of my favorite things! Great recipe :)
Great set of flavors. I don't care if bacon was a bit over powering, that's a good problem to have like having too much money.
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