LEMON-BASIL PASTA SALAD

Lemon-Basil Pasta Salad image

Provided by Messiejessie625

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

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 : Calories 186.2, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 394.7, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8