Avocado Basil Pasta

It's been a while since I posted!  That does not mean I haven't done any cooking...rest assured we are all still eating.  I just haven't found the time to post any new recipes, but I have a great one to share today.

I originally found this recipe on Pinterest and it comes from Better Homes & Gardens by way of Dear Crissy.  Now that I've given credit where credit is due... here's how I made it:

Avocado Basil Pasta

Ingredients:

8 ounces pasta

2-3 medium avocados, chopped

6 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled

1 pint grape tomatoes

2/3 cup chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

salt & pepper to taste

½ cup shaved Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions.  Drain.  In a large bowl combine the olive oil and lemon juice.  Add minced garlic, basil, and salt and pepper.  Add the pasta, avocados, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon and combine.  Sprinkle with cheese. 

This is a dish that tastes great hot but also does well cold the next day.  Enjoy!

~nikki