Lemon-Basil Bow Ties

Name: Lemon-Basil Bow Ties
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced; 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

With fresh basil, shredded Parmesan and a splash of citrus, the pasta toss is a delicious accompaniment to many different entrees. Even our children enjoy this quick side dish. —Michelle Harbour, Lebanon, Tennessee

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Add basil; toss to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until basil is wilted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 302 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Basil Bow Ties in Quick Cooking July/August 2004

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lakehousemama

Jul 17, 2017

My granddaughters live this pasta. I found it too dry the first time I made it so now I double everything except the padta.
hkpepin

Mar 17, 2017

So good! I would absolutely add this to the dinner rotation. Everyone ate it, including seconds, and no one complained about the green stuff in it. The flavors were amazing, especially with a little feta. Yum!
queenzookie

Aug 14, 2015

It was ok. Kind of ordinary. I would make again - but only as a weeknight dinner with the family. I would add even more basil and maybe even more lemon.
vj221979

Jul 15, 2015

Light and refreshing.
momio

Jul 5, 2015

Good but pretty plain. I'd probably add something more to it next time.
1618S11AbL

Jun 23, 2015

A little bland,
slye10001000

Jun 8, 2013

This is very good. I love the marriage of all the flavors. This is superb with the Blackened Chicken.
J9mom3

Aug 26, 2012

very fresh, light and perfect with the shrimp I made. I may have added a little too much salt but it was very good regardless.