asparagus, snap pea and avocado pasta

Last night we had Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta. This was published in Everyday Food magazine in June 2006. I've been meaning to try it and with the markets full of fresh asparagus, snow peas and basil I figured now was a great time to try this one out.

What was so great about this recipe, other than how absolutely delicious it is, is how great it was to create a dinner for Owen from the ingredients. I first gave him a couple bow tie pastas to eat/play with. Then boiled a few spears of asparagus and snap peas slightly longer than the rest. It was then blitzed in the food processor with 1/4 avocado, a few more farafalle and some of the pasta water. It was the perfect baby food texture and Owen happily gobbled up his entire portion.

If Everyday Food were to make a third book, this recipe should be published in it. We really enjoyed it and it will become a future dinner staple for sure!