Quick and Easy Bacon Avocado Pasta
Bacon avocado pasta is a favorite in our house. We love the creamy avocado, the fresh tomatoes, and the crispy bacon. Tossed with Parmesan cheese and hot pasta, it makes its own delicious sauce for a light and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, OR 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 8 ounces dry pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ cup pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.8 ounces dry pasta
- While pasta is cooking, chop bacon into small pieces.4 strips bacon
- Cook bacon in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp.
- Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the minced garlic, dried basil (if using), and lime juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes.2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- Reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.2 medium tomatoes
- Using a large slotted spoon or cooking spider, scoop the cooked pasta directly from its pot into the skillet with the bacon and tomato mixture.
- Add the diced avocado. Stir gently to combine.1 avocado
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (if using) over the pasta mixture, and fold to combine.1 cup Parmesan cheese
- If the pasta mixture becomes too thick, add ¼ cup pasta water, stirring to combine.¼ cup pasta water
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Because of the avocado in this dish, it does not keep well in the refrigerator. Do your best to eat it all up right after you cook it.
Serving: 1.5cups, Calories: 495kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 557mg, Potassium: 597mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 792IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 330mg, Iron: 2mg
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