Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon; 12 ounces gemelli pasta or 12 ounces rotini pasta; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 1 small summer squash, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 avocados, chopped (3 cups); 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 4 ounces sugar snap peas, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

6 slices thick-cut bacon
12 ounces gemelli pasta or 12 ounces rotini pasta
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1 small summer squash, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 avocados, chopped (3 cups)
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
4 ounces sugar snap peas, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning once.
2
Drain on paper towels; coarsely chop.
3
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in skillet.
4
Cook pasta according to package directions.
5
Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water.
6
Meanwhile, heat reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat until hot.
7
Cook onion and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add squash and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
9
Stir in salt and pepper; place in large bowl.
10
Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot.
11
Add avocados, tomatoes, sugar snap peas and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; gently toss.
12
Reduce heat to low; cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until warm, stirring occasionally.
13
Add avocado mixture to bowl with onion mixture, along with pasta and reserved pasta water; toss gently.
14
Sprinkle with cheese.

801

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, 12 ounces gemelli pasta or 12 ounces rotini pasta, 1 medium red onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avocado, Bacon and Tomato Pasta

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