PENNE PASTA WITH GINGER AND BASIL

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     lunch, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt to taste
1/2 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring enough water with salt to a boil and add the penne. Stir, bring to a boil again, stirring. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the ginger, shallots and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, remaining butter, pepper flakes, Parmesan, salt, pepper and basil. Toss well and serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Salman Dazel S 130
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.


Precious Ruth
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I love the spicy kick of the ginger in this dish. It's the perfect balance to the sweetness of the basil.


Ahmad El Masri
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Destiny Whitehead
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Abdul Ahmad
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the ginger and basil flavor.


Loken Panday
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I'm not usually a fan of basil, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It added a nice freshness to the pasta.


Forman Alli
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This is a delicious and healthy pasta dish. I love that it's made with whole wheat pasta and fresh vegetables.


Zaydie Wilmans
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Jesse “Cordai” Thompson
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jeshua Nieves
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


saraya ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


goli master
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this dish. The ginger flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other ingredients.


sibtain ali tiktoker
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


sk sujon
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.


Lee Harrison
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Roger Stephen
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love the spicy kick from the ginger and the freshness of the basil.


Shukran Simon
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I was skeptical about the ginger and basil combination, but it turned out to be amazing! The flavors complemented each other perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rana jawad
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The ginger and basil added a unique and delicious flavor that we all loved. I will definitely be making this again.