Ingredients for Basil Lemon Bow Ties
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Clove
- Bow Tie Pasta
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Basil Lemon Bow Ties
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
- Add minced garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Add the well-drained bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the garlic oil mixture. Add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until the basil wilts slightly and the pasta is evenly coated (about 30 seconds).
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
16g
Carbs
13g