Elbow pasta with basil, parsley and lime
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Garlic cloves, chopped | |
| 4 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| ¼ | cup | Basil, chopped |
| 12 | ounces | Small elbow-shaped macaroni |
| ¼ | cup | Parsley, coarsely chopped |
| Grated rind, juice of 1 lime | ||
| Salt & pepper -=OR=- | ||
| Cayenne, to taste | ||
Directions
Heat the garlic in the olive oil until golden, then remove from the heat & add the basil. The basil should wilt in the hot oil & go bright green & glossy.
Cook the pasta until *al dente* then drain. Toss with the garlic, basil mixture. Add the grated lime & the lime juice. Season with salt & pepper, or cayenne & serve immediately.
Marlena Spieler, "200+ Vegetarian Pasta Recipes" File