Whole Wheat Pasta with Avocado and Basil
Simple, Affordable and Healthy. This light but substantial recipe will quickly become a regular staple in the kitchen and your expanding cooking repertoire
preparation
preparation time
5 mins
cook time
10
servings
2
calories
406
ingredients
1 avocado large without pit
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
6 MSR 3 whole wheat fettucine pasta
0.25 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoons lemon zest
directions
Directions
Directions: 1. Bring several cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until creamy, Lets add in the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth 3. When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse in a strainer and place pasta into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper. Makes 2 servings
BenVaughn
Fyi Network chef personality, Food Network host, World Food Championships Host, Chef, author Southern Routes, caffeine inspired.
