Avocado Carbonara with Linguini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb linguini noodles
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2 avocados, pit removed and peeled
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2 egg yolks
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2 large leaves of kale
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3-4 cloves garlic
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Pinch cayenne
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1 cup pasta water, reserved
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4-5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and boil the linguini noodles until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, egg yolks, kale leaves, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Blend until smooth.
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With the reserved pasta water, turn the blender or food processor on low and slowly add the hot pasta water. Mix until smooth.
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Pour the avocado sauce over the cooked linguini noodles and stir to fully combine.
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Add the crumbled bacon and shredded parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and serve immediately.