CRACKED PEPPER LEMON PASTA

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I made this up one day as an easy lunch. I like penne but you could use just about any type of short pasta or even spaghetti would probably work.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Penne

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated into a pulp
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the packet directions.
  • Put in a strainer to drain and then use the pot to make the dressing.
  • Heat the olive oil and then throw in the garlic to cook for 15-20 seconds.
  • Put in the lemon juice and then take the pan off the heat.
  • Add in half the parmesan cheese and half the pepper, followed by half the pasta.
  • Stir well.
  • Add in the rest of the pasta, cheese and pepper as well as salt if desired.
  • Mix well again and serve immediately, topping with extra cheese and pepper if you want it.
  • Some chopped parsley or chives over top would be nice as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 390, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 22.7

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