Pasta With Uncooked Avocado and Tomato Sauce

[Susan in FL]

Pasta With Uncooked Avocado and Tomato Sauce

Servings: 4 as a main dish

This also works well for a first course of pasta, serving six to eight depending on how generous the servings.

If you wish to make the sauce ahead, it can be refrigerated before adding the olive oil; however, bring the bowl of sauce ingredients to room temperature before doing so and then proceed.

• 1 lb pasta -- radiatore suggested
  
• 2 avocados, diced or chopped
  
• Juice of 1/4 to 1/2 of a lemon
  
• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced or chopped
  
• Pinch of dried red pepper flakes
  
• 6 T extra virgin olive oil
  
• Salt, to taste
  
• 1 T finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.

Meanwhile, place the avocado in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon. Put the tomatoes on top of the avocado, and then add the red pepper and olive oil. Add salt to taste.

When pasta is done, drain and quickly add to the bowl. Toss gently to mix and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Keywords: Main Dish, Vegetarian, Easy, Pasta, Lunch, Dinner

( RG1344 )