Pastaservedwithavocadosaucewithsundriedtomatoes Recipes

PASTA SERVED WITH AVOCADO SAUCE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Finely chop the sundried tomatoes and set aside.
• Halve the avocados and remove the pits and peel. Coarsely chop the flesh.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add the cream and chopped avocados. Increase the heat (but don't let the cream boil), stirring constantly and breaking up the avocado flesh with a spoon or fork. Crumble in the stock cube for flavour.
• Meanwhile, set the pasta to cook as per instructions (if using dried pasta, start boiling it earlier).
• When the avocado has blended in, add the sundried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper if preferred.
• When cooked and drained, divide the pasta among four bowls and spoon the sauce over the top.
• Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve immediately.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES - INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water with splash of oil. Boil 12 minutes, or according to directions on package. Drain well and allow to cool.
• Place pasta in bowl and add tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• To make dressing: Combine sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour dressing over pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan and basil and toss well.

TOMATO PENNE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.
• Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.