Basil-Lemon Bowties
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium-size clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8-ounce) package medium-size bowties
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 bunch basil (about 12 large leaves)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 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.
olive oil, clove garlic, bowties, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, salt, freshly grated black pepper, freshly grated parmesan
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/basil-lemon-bowties-recipe.html (may not work)