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Lemon and Basil Penne Pasta

Source: dLife

Lemon, basil, and parsley penne pasta topped with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 2 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	274.6

Total Carbs	43.8 g

Dietary Fiber	1.4 g

Sugars	2.6 g

Total Fat	6.5 g

Saturated Fat	1.1 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.5 g

Potassium	65.5 mg

Protein	8.3 g

Sodium	44.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 6.5 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.1 Fruits, 0.1 Meat, 2.6 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

4.0
4 oz dry penne pasta 2.0
2 tsp olive oil 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 1.5
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon peel 3.0
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh basil 1.0
1 tbsp chopped parsley 1.0
1 pinch black pepper 2.0
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and reserve 3 tablespoons of the pasta water.
Heat the garlic and oil in a pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, half of the basil, half of the parsley, and the pasta water. Turn the heat off then stir in the pasta until the liquid absorbs completely. Add the rest of the parsley and basil.
Separate onto 2 plates and sprinkle the cheese on top.