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Tequila-Spiked Fettuccine

Contributed by: NAPSA

Avocados Give Pasta Dishes A Delightfully Unexpected Twist

(NAPSA) - Here's food for thought: California-grown avocados are widely acknowledged to be exceptionally creamy and delicious, but it is less well known that they offer more than delectable flavor. One-fifth of a medium avocado (about 1 oz.) has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 beneficial nutrients to the diet. California avocados are currently in season at peak availability, so now is a perfect time to incorporate this remarkable fruit into your diet.

Renowned chefs and restaurateurs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, known together as the "Too Hot Tamales," are so passionate about California avocados that they have teamed up with the California Avocado Commission to create signature recipes inspired by the luscious fruit. "Avocados are big in Latin cooking but their adaptability and rich, nutty flavor takes them beyond just the Latin kitchen," said chef Milliken. "They are the perfect complement to dozens of hot and cold dishes, including soups, sandwiches and salads, and even pastas."

Milliken and Feniger's original recipe for Tequila-Spiked Fettuccine with Shrimp and California Avocado combines avocados with pasta for a delightfully unexpected pairing, which highlights the fruit's versatility.

Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cooking Time: 30 minutes - Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 large, ripe tomatoes, cored
• 1/2 lb. fettuccine
• Salt, for pasta water
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for pasta
• 1 lb. medium domestic shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 large, ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/4 cup silver tequila
• 2 ripe, fresh California avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
• 1 bunch basil, cut into thin strips
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 513 calories; 26 grams fat (6 grams saturated, 14 mono, 3 poly); 181 mg cholesterol; 976 mg sodium; 48.5 grams carbohydrate; 6 grams fiber; 28 grams protein.