Lemon and Basil Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 443.4
- Total Fat: 29.1 g
- Cholesterol: 57.8 mg
- Sodium: 704.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 20.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Lemon and Basil Pasta calories by ingredient
Introduction
Easy, yummy dish for spring or summer! Easy, yummy dish for spring or summer!Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
basil leaves, large handful
5 Tbl. olive oil
2 lemons, zest and juice
12 oz dried pasta shapes (Farfalle, fusilli, conchiglie, etc...)
2/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt and pepper
Directions
Mix the garlic, basil, olive oil, lemon zest and juice in a food processor until smooth.
Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
Add the Parmesan to the basil mixture, blend well, and season with salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta. Stir in the pesto, mix well and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PERROMA.
Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
Add the Parmesan to the basil mixture, blend well, and season with salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta. Stir in the pesto, mix well and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PERROMA.