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Avocado Green Goddess Pasta x Tom Walton

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

 4 Avocados
 2 Corn Cobs
 500 g Spiral Pasta
 2 Handfuls of Basil Leaves
 2 Handfuls of Flat Parsley Leaves
 1 Large Lemon, zest and juice
 Salt & Pepper, to taste
 1 cup Natural Yoghurt
 1 pinch Dried Chilli Flakes
 200 g Diced Bacon
 2 tbsp Tiny Capers
 1 Punnet of Grape Tomatoes, halved
 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  cup Semi-dried Cherry Tomatoes
1

In a Blender, place 2 avocado, half the basil & parsley, lemon zest, juice, yoghurt, chilli and some salt and pepper to taste. Blend to a smooth sauce, taste, adjust, set aside.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the corn for 5 minutes, remove and allow to cool.

3

Add the pasta to the boiling water, cook for 9 minutes, drain, refresh under cold water and drain well. Cut the corn off the cob and set aside.

4

Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisps, adding the capers for 2 minutes toward the end to become slightly crisp and fragrant.

5

Roughly chop the remaining parsley and combine in a large mixing bowl with the cooked pasta, corn, tomatoes, bacon/capers, and avocado sauce and olive oil. Toss gently to combine and seasoning to taste.

6

Cut the remaining avocados into large wedges and add to the salad, tossing a couple times more to mix.

7

Serve the salad scattered with the semi dried tomatoes and remaining basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

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