Avocado and Tomato Pasta

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 217 Calories; 7g Fat; 6g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat. Points: 4

Ingredients

• 5 1/3 ounces Angel Hair pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
• 1/2 medium avocado, peeled and cubed
• 3 medium tomatoes, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally (careful to not burn!); remove from heat and stir in basil, avocado and tomatoes; toss with cooked pasta and sprinkle with pepper.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big spinach salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).
GLUTEN FREE: Use gluten free pasta.