Lemon-Basil Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Add basil; toss to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until basil is wilted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.