PENNE PASTA WITH GINGER AND BASIL

Penne Pasta With Ginger and Basil image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories lunch, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Salt to taste
1/2 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Bring enough water with salt to a boil and add the penne. Stir, bring to a boil again, stirring. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the ginger, shallots and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, remaining butter, pepper flakes, Parmesan, salt, pepper and basil. Toss well and serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams