Granny's
Avocado
Pasta
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3 large very ripe California avocados, pitted and scooped from peel.
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice.
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 cups peeled, seeded, drained, and chopped ripe tomato
2 cups chopped fresh basil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb linguini or other dried pasta
Fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmiiano-Reggiano, for passing.
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In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil over high heat.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, mash the avocado.
Stir in the lime or lemon juice, onion, tomato, chopped basil, and salt and
pepper to taste. Set aside.
When the water boils, stir in 1 tablespoon salt, add the pasta, and cook
until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and transfer to a preheated
bowl.
Quickly stir in the reserved avocado mixture.
Garnish with basil sprigs and serve immediately.
Pass the cheese at the table
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- Tom Stoppard