Recipe:

Pasta with Lemon, Olives and Basil

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Serves 6 to 8

Diana from Michigan sent this recipe for an easy-to-prepare pasta dish. She recommends serving this great summer recipe with a simple tossed salad and grilled corn on the cob. A simple and delightful meal.

Ingredients

1 pound pasta such as penne, farfalle or macaroni
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup chopped basil
Fleur de sel and freshly ground coarse black pepper

Method

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. While pasta cooks, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, olives, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. When pasta is done, drain, but do not rinse. Add hot pasta to lemon juice mixture and toss thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving (86g-wt.): 390 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 9g protein, 49g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium

Tags: Quick and Easy, American, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free

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