Ditalini Pasta with Avocado and Tomatoes

Tomatoes, avocados and ditalini come together in this wonderful pasta recipe – a side dish ready in 20 minutes. MORE + LESS -

oz uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta (1 1/2 cups)

large avocados, halved, pitted

tablespoon lemon juice

cloves garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

3/4

cup chopped fresh basil leaves

cup halved yellow cherry tomatoes

cup halved red cherry tomatoes

Asiago cheese curls, if desired

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1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cool; set aside.
2

Scoop out all but 1/4 inch along edges of avocado halves. Brush exposed surface of avocados with lemon juice; cut remaining avocado into cubes.
3

In large bowl, toss garlic with oil, salt and pepper; stir in basil, cubed avocado and tomatoes. Toss with pasta. Spoon into avocado halves. Top with Asiago curls, if desired.