Fresh Tomato Pasta with Lemon & Basil
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4.5
                                            
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                        Prep Time
5 mins
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                        Cook Time
5 mins
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                        Total Time
20 mins
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                        Servings
6 side servings
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                        Calories
247 kcal
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                        Course
Side Dish
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                        Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
 
																									Fresh Tomato Pasta with Lemon & Basil
															
																
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													A summer-fresh pasta filled with flavors of bright lemon, garlic, & fresh basil. A beautiful dish for ripe garden tomatoes!
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                                Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta (gluten-free if desired)
 - 4 large ripe tomatoes
 - 1-2 cloves garlic
 - 1 medium shallot (about 1/4 cup)
 - 3/4 cup fresh basil
 - Juice from 1 lemon (about 3 Tbsp. or more to taste)
 - 2 tsp. olive oil (omit for oil-free)
 - salt to taste
 - Optional: capers, pine nuts, etc.
 
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
 - While pasta is cooking, finely dice shallot, mince garlic, and dice tomatoes. Add to a large bowl.
 - Roughly chop or chiffonade basil. Set aside.
 - When pasta is done cooking, drain, and immediately add to bowl. Stir.
 - Add lemon juice, olive oil, basil, and capers if using. (Start with 1 lemon and add more to taste if necessary.)
 - Toss well to combine, and salt to taste.
 - Great served warm, cold, or room temperature. Best if eaten within 2-3 days.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												247kcal
																									(12%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												48g
																									(16%)
																																			
												Protein  
												9g
																									(18%)
																																			
												Fat  
												2g
																									(3%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												1g
																									(5%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												1g
																																			
												Monounsaturated Fat  
												1g
																																			
												Potassium  
												370mg
																									(11%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												3g
																									(12%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												4g
																									(8%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												845IU
																									(17%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												22mg
																									(24%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												33mg
																									(3%)
																																			
												Iron  
												1mg
																									(6%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% | 
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% | 
| Protein | 9g | 18% | 
| Fat | 2g | 3% | 
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% | 
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% | 
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | 
| Sugar | 4g | 8% | 
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% | 
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% | 
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% | 
| Iron | 1mg | 6% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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