Avacado Pasta

Ingredients:

• 13 oz. 1 1/2 box of whole grain penne pasta
• 2 avocado, large, very ripe and pitted
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese*
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Brussels sprouts and asparagus

*Although the ingredients said 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, I probably used half of that.

Directions: 

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2. Add the pasta to the pot and cook until al dente. Do not drain the water after cooking – you need the cooking water for the sauce.
3. Meanwhile, start steaming your Brussels sprouts and asparagus for about 10-15 minutes.
4. In a blender, place the avocado halves, olive oil, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
5. Pulse briefly to combine, and then stream in 1/2 – 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Although, I did not add salt, you may go ahead and add some to your tasting, as well as pepper.
6. Combine the pasta and avocado sauce.
7. Serve with your side of brussels sprouts and asparagus. Enjoy!