INGREDIENTS
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1 pound uncooked small shaped pasta (fusilli, farfalle, penne, wagon wheels, etc…)
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12 to 16 ounces thick sliced bacon (Oscar Mayer bacon is a good choice), sliced into 1/2-inch strips
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2 small cooking onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced into half-moons
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1 very ripe avocado, peel and pit removed and discarded
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1/2 cup lightly packed basil leaves, snipped or very thinly sliced
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1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese (Athenos bleu cheese is a good choice.)
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
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2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste