summer pasta recipe

can the sun please come out of hiding soon?! i am tired of this dreary weather! after being woken up last night by the crazy thunder and lightning, i am hopping for some sunny skies in the next few days! tonight for supper i made a new recipe! i was in the mood for something summery and this creamy pasta recipe was just the ticket! avocados are substituted for cream in this recipe, filling us with healthy fats as well as other nutritional benefits! serve this up with a side salad and you have a yummy, healthy summer meal, ready in just minutes!

creamy avocado pasta

1 cup (or two servings) dry whole wheat penne

2 chicken tenderloins, cooked in grill-pan/skillet

sliced roasted red bell pepper

1 avocado

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

fresh basil, optional

pepper, to taste 

parmesan cheese, for serving

1. cook pasta according to package directions 
2. while the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. combine the avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, basil and pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
3. when pasta is done, drain. split between two bowls. half the sauce between each bowl and top pasta with chicken, roasted red bell peppers and cheese! 
4. serve immediately! 

(slightly adapted from oh she glows)

i am happy that it is the weekend for me! i do have to work on saturday (come see me!) but i am still looking forward to some downtime nonetheless. my roomies and i are wanting to go see the fault in our stars so i hope we are able to do that! tomorrow i am hanging out in lovely downtown franklin with my mama and daddy so i am excited to see them! however, right now this red head is tired and is going to spend her evening reading and getting everything all caught up! this week has been a bit busier than normal so i am happy for some breathing time! 

xoxo,

clp