Bacon Avocado Pasta

Method4 steps · about 27 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

   Pasta cooking time · 12 minUses 1 (8 ounce) package bow-tie pasta · Water as needed for boiling pasta · Salt as needed to lightly salt the pasta water

2. 2

   Step 2: Place bacon (6 slices) in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.

   Uses 6 slices bacon

3. 3

   Step 3: Mix basil (⅔ cup), lemon juice (3 tablespoons), olive oil (2 tablespoons), garlic (3 cloves), pepper, and salt (⅛ teaspoon) together in a small bowl.

   Uses ⅔ cup chopped basil · 3 tablespoons lemon juice · 2 tablespoons olive oil · 3 cloves garlic, minced · ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper · ⅛ teaspoon salt

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   Step 4: Combine bacon pieces and avocado (2) in a large bowl. Stir in basil mixture. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle Romano cheese (½ cup) on top.

   Uses Cooked crumbled bacon · 2 avocados, chopped · Basil-lemon dressing · Cooked drained bow-tie pasta · ½ cup grated Romano cheese