Chilled Pasta with Avocado and Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Chilled Pasta with Avocado and Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Pasta (Your choice of thin strand pasta); 100 grams Tomato (1 medium or a handful of cherry tomatoes); 40 grams Canned tuna (small); 30 grams Onion; 1/2 Avocado; 1 1/2 tbsp or more Store-bought basil sauce or; 1 tbsp or less Ponzu; 1/3 tesapoon Soup stock granules; 1 clove Garlic (grated); 1 Black pepper and salt

Servings: persons

1
Boil a generous amount of water in a pot, add salt (not listed in ingredients) and boil pasta 1 minute longer than instructed on the package.
2
While the pasta is boiling, chop the tomato into bite-sized pieces and chop the avocado into small cubes.
3
Mince the onion.
4
Combine the ingredients from Step 2 with the tuna and ingredients.
5
Drain the pasta and chill with chilled (ice) water and thoroughly drain.
6
Toss with the ingredients from Step 3 and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Addendum I use a mild ponzu sauce.
8
Gradually adjust the saltiness and acidity to taste.

122

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams Pasta (Your choice of thin strand pasta), 100 grams Tomato (1 medium or a handful of cherry tomatoes), 40 grams Canned tuna (small), 30 grams Onion, and more.

Yes, Chilled Pasta with Avocado and Basil Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled Pasta with Avocado and Basil Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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