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Avocado pasta

Serves: 6
Prep: 10
Cook: 20

    A fresh and zesty pasta dish that’s great served as a complete meal for those busy weeknights, or as an accompaniment to your favourite main.

    Ingredients

    • 500g fettuccine
    • 1 cup green beans, sliced
    • 1 bunch asparagus, sliced
    • 2 courgettes, sliced
    • 1 tbs olive oil
    • ½ spanish onion, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 2 tbs lime juice
    • 2 cups avocado, diced
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
    • ½ cup black olives

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Cook fettuccine according to instructions on the packet.
    2. Step 2

      Steam beans, asparagus and zucchini courgettes until just tender.
    3. Step 3

      Mix oil, onion, parsley, garlic and lime juice. Add avocado.
    4. Step 4

      Toss cooked vegetables, the avocado mixture and half the parmesan through pasta. Serve topped with remaining parmesan cheese and black olives.

    Tips

    • When using avocado, sprinkle the flesh with lemon juice to prevent browning.

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