Avocado Tomato Pasta

Name: Avocado Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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)

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"Here in Texas, there is always an abundance of fresh tomatoes and avocados so this pasta is a great way to enjoy both of these wonderful ingredients. The avocado adds a wonderful richness to this "uncooked" sauce."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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)

directions

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.