Bacon Avocado Pasta

This pasta bound with creamy avocado instead of eggs features crispy bacon and a fresh basil lemon dressing is not your typical carbonara.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 400 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 slices bacon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 avocados, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup grated Romano cheese
• 0.66666668653488 cup chopped basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.

Step 3

Combine basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Combine bacon and avocado in a large bowl; stir in basil mixture. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.