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Simply Pasta with Lemon & Basil

(Makes 4 side dish servings)

Adding a few fresh herbs transforms an ordinary dish into something special. This easy pasta side dish is a tasty accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. Combining the flavor of fresh lemon and fresh basil is quite delicious.

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
3 cups cooked spaghetti
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

In large bowl, whisk oil, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add spaghetti, zest and fresh basil and toss.

We've got plenty more healthy recipes that are just as delicious and easy to prepare, such as Summertime Potato and Green Bean Salad, Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomatoes and Thyme, Sautéed Bay Scallops with Lemon and Thyme, Orzo Summer Salad, Tarragon Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Boat, Fresh Strawberries Italian Style.

And don't forget our cookbook Recipes for Living for many more recipe ideas using fresh herbs.

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