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Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings 4

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Ingredients

▢ 3 to 4 cloves of garlic - minced
▢ 2/3 cup olive oil
▢ 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
▢ Salt and pepper
▢ 1 pound orecchiette, bowtie rotini, or penne pasta, boiled and cooled
▢ 8 to 10 basil leaves - chopped
▢ 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
▢ 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a little salt and pepper.
Add pasta and toss to coat.
Let sit for a few minutes or refrigerate.
Right before serving stir in basil, pine nuts, and cheese, leaving a little of each to decorate the top.
If making ahead and refrigerating check to see if a little more oil and lemon juice are needed before serving.

Notes

To toast pine nuts, place on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 300-degree oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start to turn golden. You can also put them in a non-stick skillet and toast them over low heat on the stove for a few minutes. Watch carefully so they don’t burn!

Nutrition

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.