Creamy Avocado Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4-5 slices of crispy bacon, broken into bits
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 lb of linguini, uncooked
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2 large kale leaves
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1/3 cup grated parmesan
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup of olive oil (extra-virgin works best)
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1 cup of the water you used to cook the pasta
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3-4 garlic cloves
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2 avocados (skins off, seeds out)
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 egg yolks
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Fill a big pot with water and heat until boiling. Add salt, toss in the linguini, and cook until it’s just tender but still has a bite (al dente). Before draining, scoop out 1 cup of the cooking water.
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Toss the avocado, garlic, egg yolks, kale, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne, olive oil, and salt into a blender or processor. Blend everything until it’s a smooth, creamy mix.
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Keep your blender or processor on low speed and slowly pour in the hot pasta water as it blends. Keep going until it reaches a creamy texture.
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Take your cooked linguini noodles and pour the avocado mixture over them. Stir it all together until the noodles are nicely coated.
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Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and bacon bits on top of the pasta. Mix lightly and serve while it’s nice and warm.