How To Make Tomato Penne with Avocado
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, mash the avocados until creamy. Add the mashed avocados to the skillet and stir well.
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Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the avocado sauce.
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Stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the dish is heated through.
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Serve hot and garnish with extra basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 430kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 4mg
- Sodium : 70mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 59g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 11g
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