Citrus Bow Tie Pasta

By lianbl88

This pasta dish is full of bright and unexpected flavors. The garlic-infused oil adds a delicate flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 pound bow tie pasta, preferably whole wheat or spelt
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
• 3 green onions, both green and white parts, chopped
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
• 1/3 cup garlic-infused olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Garlic Oil (make ahead of time)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from wholefoodsmarket.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta. Place hot pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add avocado, green onions, feta, tomatoes and cilantro. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and drizzle over the warm pasta. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or cold.

Garlic Oil Directions
To make the garlic oil, in a small saucepan, gently heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. Strain into a bottle or jar and discard the garlic. Use within 24 hours. (Or store in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)