October is National Pasta Month and this week we have something everyone can make. We love juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and ripe avocados but when we put them together with penne pasta and our Tuscan Herb Olive Oil we were amazed with how such few ingredients created such a delicious flavor combination. Our good friend Patric was visiting with his mother last weekend and he introduced us to this wonderfully simple, yet tasty dish. How simple you ask? With this dish, “cooking” dinner means boiling water for the pasta. The rest of the three ingredients can be prepared while the pasta cooks. The only “sauce” to this dish is olive oil and our premium, all-natural Tuscan Herb infused extra virgin olive oil fits the bill perfectly.
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ lb. penne pasta
- 3-4 ripe avocados, diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 pint ripe grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Olive This! Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- grated parmesan cheese to finish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, chop basil, grape tomatoes, and avocados.
Combine cooked pasta, basil, tomatoes, and avocado in a large bowl. Add the Tuscan Herb Olive Oil.
Generously salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
SERVES 4
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This is my kind of recipe, quick and easy. It was delicious and presents well. I added a few toasted pine nuts…yummy. Thanks Olive This!
My comment on this recipe is….YUMMM!