Bow Tie Pasta with Avocado and Bacon – The Southern Mercantile

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dried bow tie pasta
• 2 - 3 medium avocados, chopped
• 6 slices bacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled
• ⅔ cup chopped fresh basil (dried basil is not a good substitute in this recipe!)
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions or yellow onions.
• one cup chopped cherry tomatoes. I like the heirloom variety. I also like more than one cup!
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese plus a little extra for the top