Avocado Alfredo Pasta Nests Recipes

AVOCADO ALFREDO PASTA NESTS

Steps:

• Mash 1 avocado with a fork in a bowl.
• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add lemon juice to mashed avocado and mix.
• Boil noodles, following directions on box for al dente pasta.
• In a pan, melt butter. Then add heavy cream, parmesan cheese and mashed avocado mix. Mix well.
• In another bowl, mix egg, seasoned bread crumbs until combined. Then add the above avocado mixture and cooked noodles, mix until noodles are coated.
• Sprinkle in parsley and mix well.
• Using a fork, rotate a small amount of noodles into a nest and place into a muffin tin. Repeat until no noodles are left.
• Bake for 12 minutes at 425 degrees F.
• Slice remaining avocados thinly; spread slightly then rotate to make a rose shape; squeeze lemon juice over the rose.
• Scoop out the baked pasta nests, let rest on a cooling rack.
• Place an avocado rose on top of each nest; garnish with sliced cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

TOMATO BASIL PASTA NESTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta al dente, with a bite to it.
• While the water is heating, begin the sauce by heating a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, and onions. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes; reduce the heat a bit if the onions begin to brown. You want them to become sweet and soft, but not to caramelize.
• Stir in the tomatoes and heat through. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Wilt in the basil and turn off the heat. Stir in pesto sauce.
• Drain the pasta and add to the sauce. Toss in the pan to distribute. Sprinkle in the cheese, tossing to combine (or leave out and serve at table). Grab a meat fork. Stick the fork into the pasta and bring up a heaping forkful. Turn and twist the pasta, using your palm to guide the pasta a bit, to form a nest. Serve! Makes 8 nests, 4 inches wide and 5-6 inches long.
• For Vegan omit the cheese or use a Vegan Cheese sub.