Avocado Tomato Pasta Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Top with pine nuts and toppings of your choice.

TOMATO PENNE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.
• Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.

LINGUINE WITH AVOCADO, TOMATO & LIME

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to pack instructions - about 10 mins. Meanwhile, put the lime juice and zest in a medium bowl with the avocado, tomatoes, coriander, onion and chilli, if using, and mix well.
• Drain the pasta, toss into the bowl and mix well. Serve straight away while still warm, or cold.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; add garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender but not brown; remove from heat.
• Stir basil, avocado and tomatoes into garlic in sauce-pan. Toss vegetable mixture and pasta. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

AVOCADO TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• 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.