Charro Pasta with Avocado

== Description ==
Vegetables mixed with cooked pasta and herbs is great as a side dish or a light main course.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 ½ pounds red onion, diced
* 2 pounds red bell pepper, diced
* ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
* 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped finely, or to taste
* 1 cup tequila (or substitute orange juice)
* 3 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
* 2 cups chopped cilantro
* ½ cup chopped fresh oregano
* 2 teaspoons salt
* ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 36 oz. angel hair pasta
* 6 California avocados
* 3 cups feta cheese, crumbled
== Directions ==
# Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
# Mix with garlic and jalapeño pepper; sauté until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
# Deglaze the pan with the tequila. Mix with tomato, cilantro, oregano, salt and pepper.
# Simmer, covered, until the tomato releases juices, about 10 minutes; reserve.
== For the pasta and vegetables and per plate ==
# Cook 3 ounces of pasta in salted, boiling water until just tender; drain.
# Meanwhile, dice ½ avocado (about 2 ounces or ½ cup); reserve.
# Heat 1 cup reserved cooked vegetables.
# Stir in 1 ounce (¼ cup) cheese and reserved, diced avocado.
# Heat through. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
# Stir hot, drained pasta in vegetable mixture; toss over medium-high heat.
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