Avocado Basil Pasta

Approx. 2 servings

Ingredients:

4oz Whole Wheat Pasta

2 Large Ripe Hass Avocados 

3 large minced garlic cloves

1/4 cup Extra virgin Olive oil

1/4 Cup Heavy Cream (exclude if vegan)

1/4-1/3 Cup warm pasta Water (I prefer a runny sauce)

1/4 Cup lemon juice

1/2 cup chopped basil 

1/2 cup finely grated Parmegianno Reggiano (can add more on pref.)

Garnish:

Salt to Taste

Black pepper for garnish

Cherry tomatoes for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, using OXO Good Grips Smash & Scoop Avocado Tool, scoop out and smash ripe avocados.

2. In a pan, OXO Tri-Ply Stainless Mira on medium low heat, add in extra virgin olive oil, add in minced garlic. Sauté for 3 mins. Add in chopped basil, smash avocados, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Turn heat off.

3. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add in Whole Wheat pasta. Boil for 7 mins or until pasta is al dente. 

4. Add cooked pasta to avocado sauce pan. Add in warm pasta water, Parmegianno Reggiano, and toss well.  *add salt to taste.

5. Transfer pasta to plates and top it off with cherry tomatoes, black pepper and of course any extra cheese!!

   Hope you enjoy this quick easy meal inspired by OXO tools.