BASIL CHEESE BUTTERFLY PASTA

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Kids love pasta, especially when it is shaped like fun "butterflies." The lemon and basil pairs with Parmesan cheese to transform plain pasta into something totally different and kid-approved! -Lauren Reiff, East Earl, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside., In the same saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Return pasta to the pan. Add cheese and toss to coat.

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