Elbow pasta with basil, parsley and lime

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 Garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons Olive oil
¼ cup Basil, chopped
12 ounces Small elbow-shaped macaroni
¼ cup Parsley, coarsely chopped
Grated rind, juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper -=OR=-
Cayenne, to taste

Directions

Heat the garlic in the olive oil until golden, then remove from the heat & add the basil. The basil should wilt in the hot oil & go bright green & glossy.

Cook the pasta until *al dente* then drain. Toss with the garlic, basil mixture. Add the grated lime & the lime juice. Season with salt & pepper, or cayenne & serve immediately.

Marlena Spieler, "200+ Vegetarian Pasta Recipes" File

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