Elbow Pasta with Basil, Parsley and Lime

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

273 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	each	garlic cloves	chopped
4	tablespoons	olive oil
1/4	cup	basil	chopped
12	ounces	pasta, elbow macaroni	small
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	coarsely chopped
1	x	lime rind	and juice
1	x	salt and black pepper	or cayenne to taste

Directions

Heat the garlic in the olive oil until golden, then remove from the heat and add the basil.

The basil should wilt in the hot oil and go bright green and glossy.

Cook the pasta until *al dente* then drain.

Toss with the garlic, basil mixture.

Add the grated lime and the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, or cayenne and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 65g

Amount per Serving

Calories 273 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.0g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	13%
Calcium	3%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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