BOWTIE PASTA WITH AVOCADO

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INGREDIENTS

• One 12 oz. box bowtie pasta

• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 avocados, diced

• 2-1/2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1-1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

• 2 large Roma tomatoes, diced

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Sweet basil, sprinkle

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot bring about one gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until done (do not overcook).

2. Cut the avocado in half. Remove the pit, then cut in two again, making four pieces. Pull the peel off the avocado and cut in thin slices. Place slices in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt.

3. Drain pasta, add olive oil, and stir gently. Transfer to a serving platter.

4. Pour avocado mixture and tomatoes and onions over pasta, then toss gently. Garnish with diced parsleyand/or basil if so desired.

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Source:  Depression, the Way Out by Neil Nedley, MD