Lemon-Basil Bow Ties

Name: Lemon-Basil Bow Ties
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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 zest; 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

8 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

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

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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 zest
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 zest, 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.

Lemon-Basil Bow Ties

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