Pasta Served With Avocado Sauce With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

Steps:

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

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Top with pine nuts and toppings of your choice.

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.