Photo: Lemon Basil Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1 inch dice
- 8 basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons salt
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water and place over high heat. Add plenty of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool down.
Put the pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Toss well and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Per Serving (based on a 6-serving yield): Calories: 369; Total Fat: 10.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 11 grams; Total carbohydrates: 59 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 1,169 milligrams
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By hmvatenor_12638452
Northern New Jersey
on September 01, 2012
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Love this recipe! I made it for a family picnic last summer & it was a huge hit -I took home an empty container! I'm making it tonight to serve with grilled Italian sausages. We grow our own tomatoes & basil so it will taste very fresh.
By Mr & Mrs. Mac's...
Port Angeles, Wa.
on August 18, 2012
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This was very light and very good. I too did not add all the salt per the other reviews. I used fresh basil from my greenhouse and mixed it right in. Very good and so simple. Definitely will make again.
By broxnchuxmom_51...
Hollister, MO
on May 19, 2012
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With a few modifications, LOVED it!! I added roasted asparagus, diced grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, a little bit of caesar dressing and I just lightly salted it. SO YUMMY!!! Thanks for a great base recipe!!!
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