Basil-Lemon Bow Ties

Refreshing, easy and delicious!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package  medium bow tie pasta
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 1⁄2 bunch basil, chopped (about 12 large leaves)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly grated
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cook bowties according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat for 1 minute.
3. Add garlic and saute, stirring often, for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add well drained bowties and toss well until coated with garlic/oil mixture.
6. Add lemon juice and zest, basil salt and pepper.
7. Toss untl basil wilts.
8. Top with parmesan cheese.
9. Serve.