How long do leftovers last?

In an airtight container, leftovers will last a few days. The avocado can get brown and mushy even with the lemon juice.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes! You can use gluten-free pasta. My favorite is chickpea pasta from Banza brand.

Avocado Pasta

Name: Avocado Pasta with Basil and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces of farfalle (bowtie) pasta; 2 medium avocados, diced; 6 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (try baking it using this oven method); 2/3 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves of garlic, grated or minced finely; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (sub: shredded Parmesan)

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Avocado Pasta with Basil and Bacon

This avocado basil pasta recipe can be thrown together with very few ingredients. The simplicity does not compromise the taste!

Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

12 ounces of farfalle (bowtie) pasta
2 medium avocados, diced
6 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (try baking it using this oven method)
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, grated or minced finely
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (sub: shredded Parmesan)

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to directions, making sure to salt the water once it comes to a boil. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine avocado, cooked and crumbled bacon, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, salt, and cheese.
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the other ingredients and toss to combine.
Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as needed. Serve warm or cold.

Notes/Tips

Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free pasta. My favorite is chickpea angel hair pasta or linguine from Banza brand.

I used Farfalle (bow tie) pasta but it would also work great with penne, rigatoni, or rotini. Whole wheat pasta would work as well.

You can sub shredded Parmesan cheese for the Pecorino.

Pasta Pro Tips

Salt the water to adds flavor and help it come to a boil faster.
Use a big pot and plenty of water to help prevent your pasta from sticking together.
Stir right away and every couple of minutes to keep it from clumping together.
Don’t rinse your pasta after it’s been drained or you’ll risk losing the flavorful starches that help sauces cling to it.

Cuisine: Italian Method: Stove top

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