Bacon Avocado Pasta

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Delicious bacon and avocado with a basil lemon dressing make this pasta amazing. I serve it as a hot pasta dish but it can also be served cold like a pasta salad.

Submitted by DragonMom
Updated on August 6, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
27 mins
Total Time:
47 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta

  • 6 strips bacon

  • ⅔ cup chopped basil

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 avocados, chopped

  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
18g Fat
44g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 573mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 189mg 15%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 241mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.