Try this refreshing pasta dish to incorporate more whole grains into your diet.
What you'll need
Sharp knife
Vegetable peeler or zester (if using lemon zest)
Small bowl
Whisk or fork
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 pound Whole Wheat Pasta
1/2 cup Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Lemon Zestoptional
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/3 cup Basilchopped, optional
2/3 cup Parmesan Cheesegrated, optional
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Directions
1.Boil pasta with salt according to package directions
2.Zest the lemon (optional) before juicing. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, grated
parmesan (optional), chopped basil (optional) and lemon zest (optional) with small whisk or fork.
3.Toss lemon mixture with pasta.
Chef's Tips
Use brown rice or quinoa pasta, if there are any gluten allergies.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 0.75 cup
Serving Per Container 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.8 g
23%
Saturated Fat 4.1 g
21%
Sodium 634.9 mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 44.2 g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g
18%
Protein 13 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
