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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Recipe courtesy Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh

Show: Party Line with the Hearty BoysEpisode: Summer Celebration

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (37)

  • Cook Time:

    10 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    6 to 8 servings

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Total:
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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.

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  • recipe Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
    Hailey austin, TX 06-22-2009

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    Yummy, but too much salt

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    I chose this recipe because it was already so late that I wanted a quick dinner idea. I love the basil and tomato, it's just... way way too salty. So I guess I agree with everyone else here - use less salt when making this!!! Otherwise, it was ok. :)Read more
  • recipe Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
    Rebecca Sunbury, OH 06-17-2009

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    Simple and Tasty

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I chose this recipe because of its simplicity, so I was happy with it just how it was. I only added 2 teaspoons of salt... though, and am very glad I didn't add the 3 the recipe calls for. I would even go with 1 in the future. I like this recipe because it lends itself to additional items beautifully.Read more
  • recipe Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
    Hiedi Boise, ID 06-03-2009

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    WAY TOO SALTY!!!!!

    Rated: 1 stars out of 5
    I was a little concerned as I was making it that it seemed like a lot of salt so I only used a little over 2 tsp but nearly... choked when I tried it! It was horribly salty. Even after rinsing it again and adding more olive oil, I couldn't eat it! I total waste of time and money!Read more
  • recipe Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
    Lauren Johnston, RI 05-16-2009

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    Bland

    Rated: 1 stars out of 5
    I guess it serves as a good base, but I would think that a recipe featured on national television would be at least somewhat... tasty.Read more
  • recipe Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
    S Bloomington, MN 05-13-2009

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    Could use a bit more something

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I used grilled red pepper instead of tomato, and I served grilled shrimp on top, which made a nice pairing. We ended up... adding more lemon juice because you could barely taste it otherwise. Overall it was a good recipe.Read more
  • recipe Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
    Frances Jessup, PA 12-08-2008

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    Simple and kid freindly taste

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I made this for Thanksgiving and it came out good. I made it in advance and put it in the fridge the night before. BAD... IDEA! I tasted it before I put it away and it was great. For the next day the pasta kinda soaked up the flavor. I touched it up with some evoo and lemon juice and it came back to life. For left overs I added some chopped left over turkey, fresh ground pepper medley, brocolli florets, and alfredo sauce. This second dish was a nice hot side dish. Read more
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