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Lemon Basil Pasta

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Lemon Basil Pasta

Food Ingredients:
8 ounces linguine or other pasta 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Basil Leaves 3/4 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Lemon slices to garnish Fresh basil leaves to garnish Sauteed chicken cutlets to serve (optional)

Recipe preparation:
1 Cook pasta in unsalted water according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pot. 2 Combine melted butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and pepper in small bowl. Add to cooked pasta and toss gently. 3 Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately with sauteed chicken cutlets, if desired. 4 Variations: Add 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken or 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined large shrimp with seasonings and toss gently. Eliminate chicken cutlets. 5 This recipe yields 4 servings.

Recipe source: Foodista recipe

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