Spring Linguine with Basil

Ingredients

• 4 tsps extra virgin olive oilNutrition
• 9 oz, dry, yields linguineNutrition
• 1/4 tsp black pepperNutrition
• 4 tbsps fresh basilNutrition
• 1/2 tsp saltNutrition
• 2 oz parmesan cheeseNutrition
• 2 tbsps lemon juiceNutrition
• 1 cup green peasNutrition
• 1 tbsp unsalted butterNutrition

Directions

1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add peas to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
2. 2Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta liquid.
3. 3Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat for 1 minute or until butter melts.
4. 4Remove from heat; stir in pasta mixture, reserved pasta water, juice, salt, and pepper; toss well.
5. 5Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil and about 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve immediately.
6. 6Note: based on a recipe from Cooking Light.

Nutrition per serving

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