Basil-Lemon Bowties

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium garlic clove minced
• 1 package medium-size bowties - (8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely-grated lemon zest
• 1/2 bunch basil - (abt 12 lge leaves)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowties and cook according to package instructions.

Stack 5 to 6 basil leaves at a time, roll them up tight and slice across the roll, spacing cuts 1/8-inch apart or less. Repeat with more leaves until quantity reaches firmly-packed 1/2 cup.

Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and saute, stirring often, 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Add well-drained bowties and toss well until coated with garlic-oil mixture. Add lemon juice and zest, basil, salt, and pepper, and toss until basil wilts.

Divide pasta among 4 large heated plates, top each portion with 1 tablespoon grated cheese and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.