So B. It

 So B. It by Sarah Weeks is an amazing book.  Told from the point of view of 12 year old Heidi who has grown up with a mother who is profoundly mentally disabled and a warm-hearted neighbor who won't leave the house.  Heidi decides to set out on a bus ride from Reno to New York to try to find out about her family and her past.  Very original, wonderful characters, well-written.  I highly recommend it!

 Found this on Pinterest.  Very delicious!

CREAMY AVOCADO PASTA RECIPE

makes 4 servings

 

recipe adapted from Oh She Glows

notes: add some grilled prawns or chicken for protein.

 

prep time: 10 minutes

cook time:1 hour 10 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS

10 - 12 small Campari tomatoes, quartered

3 - 4 tbsp olive oil

4 servings of fettuccine noodles

2 ripe avocados, seed and skin removed

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup pine nuts

grated fresh Parmesan cheese

 

salt and cracked black pepper to taste

 

 

Preheat oven to 300 ºF.

 

 

 

Wash and quarter the tomatoes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil, just enough to make the tomatoes glisten. Bake for 1 hour in the oven.

 

 

 

Ten minutes before tomatoes are finished, fill a large pot with water and a sprinkle of salt. Bring to a rapid boil. Add the dry fettuccine to the water and cook until al dente.

 

 

 

While the pasta is boiling, add 2 tbsp olive oil, avocado, garlic, salt and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are smooth and creamy.

 

 

 

Strain the pasta, and combine with the sauce in a large bowl, until all the pasta has been covered.

 

 

 

Add the roasted tomatoes, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Add some salt and black pepper to taste.