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1 T. olive oil
\n1 medium-size clove garlic, minced
\n1 (8-oz.) package medium-size bowties
\n1 T. fresh lemon juice
\n1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
\n1\/2 bunch basil (about 12 large leaves)
\n1\/2 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. freshly grated black pepper
\n1\/2 C. freshly grated Parmesan<\/p>\n
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowties and cook according to package instructions. Stack 5 to 6 basil leaves at a time, roll them up tight and slice across the roll, spacing cuts 1\/8-inch apart or less. Repeat with more leaves until quantity reaches firmly packed 1\/2 C. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and saut\u00e9, stirring often, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add well-drained bowties and toss well until coated with garlic-oil mixture. Add lemon juice and zest, basil, salt, and pepper, and toss until basil wilts. Divide pasta among 4 large heated plates, top each portion with 1 T. grated cheese and serve.<\/p>\n
Yield: 4 servings
\nCalories: 305
\nFat: 8g
\nFiber: 1.6g<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1 T. olive oil 1 medium-size clove garlic, minced 1 (8-oz.) package medium-size bowties 1 T. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1\/2 bunch basil (about 12 large leaves) 1\/2 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. freshly grated black pepper 1\/2 C. freshly grated Parmesan Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowties and cook according to package instructions. Stack 5 to 6 basil leaves at a time, roll them up tight and slice across the…<\/p>\n