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Avocado, Tomato, Basil Pasta

Serves: 1, Cook: 15 mins, Prep: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil (Diced)
- Garlic Powder (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Italian Seasoning (to taste)
- Chili powder (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Medium, Tomato (raw)
- 1/4 Cup linguini pasta (Use Whole grain as healthy option)
- 1/3 Medium, Fresh Avocado
- 1 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:
1) Cook pasta until done.
2) Avocado/ Basil/ Tomato Mix: Dice raw tomato, avocado, and fresh basil then pour into medium-sized bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and chili powder.
3) Strain pasta then pour over Avocado/ Basil/ Tomato Mix.
4) Mix together, then enjoy!!


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