{"id":"2ec76f34-b570-433c-9d32-66d5df7a4f8e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2ec76f34-b570-433c-9d32-66d5df7a4f8e","source_url":"https://aducksoven.com/recipes/pasta-creamy-avocado-sauce-bacon/","title":"Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Bacon","description":"This pasta is incredibly rich and creamy, but the sauce is mostly just avocado! No dairy. Bacon makes it extra special!","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT12M","total_time":"PT27M","image_url":"https://aducksoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/avocado-pasta2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"9 oz short pasta of choice","item":"short pasta of choice","quantity":9,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 ripe avocados","item":"ripe avocados","quantity":2},{"text":"8 basil leaves","item":"basil leaves","quantity":8},{"text":"1 tbsp lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"12 cherry or grape tomatoes (sliced in half)","item":"cherry or grape tomatoes","quantity":12,"preparation":"sliced in half"},{"text":"10 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)","item":"bacon","quantity":10,"unit":"slice","preparation":"cooked and crumbled"},{"text":"Shaved Parmesan (for serving)","item":"Shaved Parmesan","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"While the pasta is cooking, add the flesh of the avocados, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor. Process until completely smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary."},{"number":3,"text":"In the same pot used to cook the pasta, add the olive oil and heat over medium-heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 30 seconds."},{"number":4,"text":"Reduce heat to medium-low and add the sauce. Stir to mix with the garlic and tomatoes. Once hot, add the pasta and all but a little bit of the bacon to the pot and stir until pasta is completely coated with sauce and ingredients are evenly distributed."},{"number":5,"text":"To serve, spoon pasta into bowls and top with remaining bacon and shaved Parmesan."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:28.684201+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:28.684201+00:00"}