Roasted Lemon Pasta
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Roasted Lemon Pasta

1. Lemons - 2 large
2. Whole wheat penne - 1 (16 ounce) package
3. Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
4. Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
5. Finely chopped fresh basil - 2 tablespoons
6. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Lemon Pasta

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Stage

Wrap lemons in aluminum foil.

3. Stage

Place lemons in the preheated oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.

4. Stage

While lemons are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.

5. Stage

Remove lemons from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove foil, slice each lemon in half, and squeeze roasted lemon pulp into a bowl.

6. Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon pulp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta, basil, salt and pepper; toss well. Serve hot.