Dinner

Lemon and Basil Pasta is for Dinner.

Lemon and Basil Pasta takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Lemon and Basil Pasta takes 12 minutes to cook.

Lemon and Basil Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Lemon and Basil Pasta are:

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

Here is how you make Lemon and Basil Pasta:

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: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PERROMA.

The nutritional information for Lemon and Basil Pasta is:

• 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

Lemon and Basil Pasta is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Lemon and Basil Pasta is Vegetarian