Lucky Green Pasta

Lucky Green Pasta

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Olive Oil

Garlic Powder (to taste)

Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)

Half a Red Onion

Four Green Onions

1 Avocado

Half cup Broccoli

 Fresh Basil (to taste)

Shredded Parm

Whole Wheat Pasta (I used half a package and had a ton of leftovers)

I picked up an Avocado at the grocery store the other day and decided to make a pasta dish with it. I have never had Avocado in pasta, so this idea intrigued me. Most recipes called for pureeing the avocado with basil or cilantro before adding it to the pasta. I do not have such means as a food processor, so I decided to just wing it and see what I came up with. I pretty much used everything I had in my refrigerator at the time, but it turned out really good! 

Start pasta boiling before you start the veggies. (I am still getting the hang of this!) Heat up the olive oil and add the chopped up onions and broccoli (I used frozen broccoli, which took a while to de-thaw). Sprinkle in some garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Meanwhile chop up the avocado and tear the basil up. Once the pasta is done cooking combined the veggies with the pasta and mix in the avocado and basil. Top with fresh shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy. This is a GREAT tasting meal with tons of healthy veggies and flavor. No need for a food processor!