Lemon-Basil Pasta Recipe - Cooking Index
8 oz | 227g | Linguine or other pasta |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Butter or margarine - melted |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Lemon juice |
1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.5ml | McCormick Basil Leaves |
3/4 teaspoon | 3.8ml | McCormick Garlic Salt |
1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | McCormick Ground Black Pepper |
1/4 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Grated Parmesan cheese |
Lemon slices - to garnish | ||
Fresh basil leaves - to garnish | ||
Sauteed chicken cutlets - to serve (optional) |
Cook pasta in unsalted water according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pot.
Combine melted butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and pepper in small bowl. Add to cooked pasta and toss gently.
Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately with sauteed chicken cutlets, if desired.
Variations: Add 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken or 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined large shrimp with seasonings and toss gently. Eliminate chicken cutlets.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Source:
Back of the Box Recipes at http://www.backofthebox.com
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