Herb, Zucchini and Lemon Pasta

Submitted by Carrlin

"I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds good! I got it from a Land O Lakes Butter packaging."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked dried (about 2 3/4 cups)
• 1⁄4 cup light butter, Land O Lakes
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 3 medium zucchini, slice 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Cook rotino according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt light butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add onion and zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is crisply tender (5 to 7 minutes). Add cooked rotino and all remaining ingredients. Cover; let stand 2 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through.

Reviews

[Realtor by day, Chef by night]

LOVED this! We love pasta and this one is a BIG winner. I added garlic (lots of garlic) but that was the only change I made. We will be having this alot. Thanks for posting, Carrlin! Made for Pick a Chef Spring 2009