LEMON-BASIL PASTA

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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Lemon     Basil

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces dried linguine or desired pasta
1 19 ounce can white kidney (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 of a lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding beans for the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Remove 1/2 cup of the cooking liquids; set aside. Drain pasta and beans; cover to keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, finely shred peel from the lemon half (about 2 teaspoons). In a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add lemon peel; cook and stir 1 minute, or until lightly golden. 3. In a food processor combine cooked lemon peel, basil, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice from the lemon half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Add reserved cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency, processing mixture after every addition. 4. To serve, toss hot cooked pasta mixture with lemon-basil mixture. Makes 4 servings. Nutrition Information: Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 452, Fat, total (g) 10, chol. (mg) 0, sat. fat (g) 1, carb. (g) 75, Monosaturated fat (g) 7, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 9, sugar (g) 4, pro. (g) 18, vit. A (IU) 534.49, vit. C (mg) 12.4, Thiamin (mg) 0.64, Riboflavin (mg) 0.29, Niacin (mg) 5.13, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.14, Folate (µg) 177.4, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, sodium (mg) 648, Potassium (mg) 211, calcium (mg) 100.97, iron (mg) 4.68, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Apurba Rathor
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This pasta is a great way to use up fresh basil. The lemon and basil flavors are so refreshing and summery. I always make this dish when I have a lot of basil on hand.


BHUPAL KARKI
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I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit! The whole family loved it. The lemon and basil flavors were so refreshing and summery.


MIRZA HAFIZ
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Anabia Rani
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I love this pasta recipe! The lemon and basil flavors are so unique and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


robera hade
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This pasta is perfect for a light and summery meal. The lemon and basil flavors are so refreshing, and the pasta is cooked to perfection.


ESR Ice
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This pasta is a great way to use up fresh basil. The lemon and basil flavors are so refreshing and summery. I always make this dish when I have a lot of basil on hand.


Sp Ali
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were so bright and fresh, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Heather Hayford
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Kenneth Nyingi
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I'm always looking for new and easy pasta recipes, and this one fit the bill perfectly! The lemon and basil flavors were so fresh and bright, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Tylan Matthews
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This was a great recipe! The lemon and basil flavors were perfect together, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.


Hashi Khatun
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I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit! The whole family loved it. The lemon and basil flavors were so refreshing and summery.


Sekolo Thobela
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This pasta was easy to make and so flavorful! The lemon and basil were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatma Mohammed
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes to try, and this one did not disappoint! The lemon and basil flavors were so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Foof50
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. The lemon and basil flavors are so refreshing and summery. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Lalita Hong
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were so bright and fresh, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Youtube Belmekki
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This was a great recipe! The lemon and basil flavors were perfect together, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.


Jeremiah Stikeleather
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but this pasta was still really good. The basil flavor was strong enough to balance out the lemon, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Ayomide sugar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was flavorful and the lemon and basil gave it a wonderful freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Drsaima Jabeen
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I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The lemon and basil flavors were so refreshing and summery.


zishan mahi786
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This lemon basil pasta was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.