Bacon Avocado Pasta
Bacon Avocado Pasta pairs silky avocado with al dente bow-ties, while crisp bacon adds a savory crunch. A basil–lemon dressing brightens every bite, and a shower of Romano ties it together for a fresh twist on comfort. Great for a satisfying weeknight dinner when you want rich flavor with lively, herbal notes.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook27 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook bow tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Crumble into small pieces.
- 7
Stir together basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 8
Combine bacon and avocado in a large bowl; stir in the basil mixture.
- 9
Add pasta; toss to combine.
- 10
Sprinkle Romano cheese on top.
- Calories 670.32 kcal High
- Protein 17.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 83.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.93 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.92 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 22.62 mg Moderate
- Sodium 477.07 mg High
- Fiber 7.92 g Good Source
- Sugar 1.41 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 210.6 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source
- Potassium 503.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 25.9 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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