Well folks, I did it. I found something that both the kids and we would like without having to change it. I do believe this was the first meal that we've eaten together where I didn't have to make 2 different versions! It only took 4 years..... When it comes to pasta, Lorelai is a bit of a purist: noodles with olive oil and garlic. No sauce, no basil, no pepper, nothing. So anytime I make pasta I usually leave some plain noodles aside for her. Enter the cure for the plain noodle blues - creamy avocado sauce!! This one was simple, nutritious, and delicious. I wish I had taken pictures of the kids when they were done. Scarlett was holding the plate and licking it clean while Lorelai was taking handfuls of the noodles and shoveling them in the face. No joke. Hey, at least they ate!
2 avocados
juice of a lemon (I used somewhere between a lemon and a half because Lorelai kept drinking the juice :o) )
1 clove of garlic, grated or about 1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 c olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
pasta of your choice (mine was linguine)
Cook pasta to package directions. While the pasta cooks, mash together the avocados, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until you get a smooth consistency. You can use a food processor if you want, but I just used a fork and a spoon. Once the pasta is done, save a cup or so of the cooking liquid. Add the olive oil to the sauce and as much pasta liquid as you need until it looks good to you. I probably added about half a cup. Toss your noodles around in the sauce and your done!
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