California Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

3 large very ripe Hass avocado|California avocados, pitted and scooped from peel.
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice|lime or lemon juice.
¾ cup finely chopped red onion
3 cups peeled, seeded, drained, and chopped ripe tomato
2 cups chopped fresh basil
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 pound linguine or other dried pasta
fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, for passing.

In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil over high heat.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, mash the avocado.
Stir in the lime or lemon juice, onion, tomato, chopped basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside.
When the water boils, stir in 1 tablespoon salt, add the pasta, and cook until tender but still firm to the bite.
Drain and transfer to a preheated bowl.
Quickly stir in the reserved avocado mixture.
Garnish with basil sprigs and serve immediately.
Pass the cheese at the table.

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