Anchovy Pasta with Avocado Recipe

Name: Anchovy Pasta with Avocado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 400g orecchiette pasta (or pasta of your choice); 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 avocados, peeled, de-stoned and chopped; 200g cherry tomatoes, halved; Zest and juice of 1 large lemon; 1 can anchovies in olive oil, drained; Freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves, to serve

written by Michelle Nortje November 12, 2018

Anchovy pasta with avocado is a simple but flavour-packed pasta dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold. This easy recipe is the perfect choice for a fuss-free mid week meal that takes no time to prepare, but really hits the spot. Any leftovers will be perfect as a packed lunch the next day.

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Anchovy Pasta with Avocado

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 650 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 2.6/5

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Ingredients

400g orecchiette pasta (or pasta of your choice)
4tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 avocados, peeled, de-stoned and chopped
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
1 can anchovies in olive oil, drained
Freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves, to serve

Instructions

Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, then add the orecchiette and cook for around 8 mins, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain, return to the pan and add the olive oil, lots of black pepper, the avocados, cherry tomatoes, and lemon zest and juice. Stir well, then add the anchovies and serve with the Parmesan and fresh basil.

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