Fettuccine with Walnuts

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• ¼ cup sherry wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• ½ cup fresh chopped basil
• 1 whole California avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 1 pound dried fettuccine noodles (if unavailable, use any dried pasta)
• ¼ cup diced green bell pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, basil, green onions sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts and half of the California avocado.
2. Toss ingredients well so they are evenly coated with the oil and vinegar.
3. Cook pasta in boiling water for 3 minutes or until "al dente".
4. Drain pasta and pour into salad bowl with other ingredients while pasta is still hot.
5. Toss all ingredients and serve immediately using the remaining California avocado as garnish on top of the pasta.