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.
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