Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad Recipe 020 (Mobile)

An elegant Pasta Salad yet  so easy to make.

Sometimes less is more. The red and green colors are highlighted against the Pasta and the texture of course Pepper and Parmesan Cheese paint a lovely picture.

A hint of Lemon really adds to the flavor of this dish. Enjoy this with a nice buttery Chardonnay and a hearty crusty bread on the side. Great for a luncheon or a light summertime dinner on the veranda.

Penne Pasta is what I selected to use in this recipe. Whenever I work with or eat Penne I often think of the many different pronunciations I have heard for this type of pasta, from penny to just plain pen. I think in the Italian language all the letters are pronounced so I have always said pen-neh.

LEMON BASIL PASTA SALAD

  • 1 Pound Penne Pasta
  • Juice and Zest from 1 Large Lemon
  • 1 & 1/2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 & 1/2 Cups Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, chiffonade-loosely packed
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Cook Penne according to package directions. Drain and  allow to cool.

2. In a large bowl add the Penne, Lemon Juice and Zest, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, and Basil, then give a few good turns of your Pepper Mill over all. With a large spoon or spatula, fold all the ingredients together.

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad 002 (Mobile)

3. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Remove Pasta from refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before serving and also give it a good stir.

Recipe by: Hot Dish Homemaker

 

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I love cooking for family and friends. I created the Hot Dish Homemaker blog, as a forum to share my recipes. I hope you will be inspired to try my recipes and share them with your family and friends as well.

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