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pasta with avocado and tomatoes

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jeanne Benavidez
@jeanneben
Odessa, TX

This recipe was given to me several years by a friend who was a nutritionist and had some very good ideas on eating healthier. I have used baby spinach leaves when I didn't have fresh basil. I have also used different types of Mrs Dash blends and this recipe always comes out delicious and filling.

(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta with avocado and tomatoes

  • 8 oz
    whole wheat pasta, uncooked (can also use regular angel hair pasta)
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 3/4 c
    fresh basil leaves, chopped (can substitute baby spinach leaves)
  • 1 lg
    avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into small cubes
  • 4 md
    roma tomatoes cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 tsp
    mrs dash original blend (or any blend you prefer)
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper

How To Make pasta with avocado and tomatoes

  • 1
    Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • 2
    In a 3-quart sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic is tender but not browned. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Add basil, avocado and tomatoes in with the garlic. Stir gently; toss vegetable mixture with pasta. Season with spice blend and pepper.
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