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Lemon-Basil Pasta

Type: Pasta
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz 227gLinguine or other pasta
2 tablespoons 30mlButter or margarine - melted
1 tablespoon 15mlLemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlMcCormick Basil Leaves
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlMcCormick Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlMcCormick Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozGrated Parmesan cheese
  Lemon slices - to garnish
  Fresh basil leaves - to garnish
  Sauteed chicken cutlets - to serve (optional)

Recipe Instructions

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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