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Avocado Pasta

What an original, creamy, and delicious recipe! You must try it, it's incredibly good and has rightfully become one of the new classics.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 3 cups macaroni
• 1 ripe avocado, puréed
• 1 clove garlic
• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Purée the avocado with the garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. The result should be a homogeneous mixture, similar to pesto.
2. Bring water to a boil, salt it, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
3. Heat a bit of oil in a pan and add the drained pasta along with the avocado sauce. Let the pasta and sauce combine for 2 minutes and add some fresh basil leaves.
4. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve.

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