Avocado Basil Tomato Pasta

Another good recipe from a friend, Brenley Burton. The kids could not get enough of this when I made it--I made it into a meal by adding shrimp, but you could also add chicken. We made it with fresh tomatoes from our yard and it was to die for!

8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta
2 T. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 to 3/4 large avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes
4 medium tomatoes, cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1. cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. while pasta is cooking, heat oil in 3 qt. saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender but not brown; remove from heat.
3. Stir basil, avocado and tomatoes into garlic in saucepan. Toss vegetable mixture and pasta.

(Can also add toasted pine nuts and sprinkle with Parmesan).