Creamed Avocado and Lime Chilled Pasta

Original Source: Noriko Burky

Makes: 1 Serving

Ingredients:

• 120g (1½ cups) dry shell pasta or short pasta of your choice
• 1 Avocado
• Handful of Cilantro - roughly chopped
• 1½ tbsp Lime Juice
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• Chopped Cilantro and/or Jalapeno - for garnish

Methods:

1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well, set aside to cool.
2. Peel avocado and remove the pit. Put it in a food processor together with chopped cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise and garlic paste. Blend it until it’s creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer the avocado sauce to a medium sized bowl. Add cooked pasta and toss them well. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and/or jalapeno on top.