Lemon Basil Pasta
By: Diane
Published: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

Ingredients




8 ounces linguine or other pasta
2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Basil Leaves
3/4 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon slices to garnish
Fresh basil leaves to garnish
Sauteed chicken cutlets to serve (optional)

Preparation

1 Cook pasta in unsalted water according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pot. 2 Combine melted butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and pepper in small bowl. Add to cooked pasta and toss gently. 3 Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately with sauteed chicken cutlets, if desired. 4 Variations: Add 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken or 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined large shrimp with seasonings and toss gently. Eliminate chicken cutlets. 5 This recipe yields 4 servings.