Lemon-Herb Penne Recipe Photo - Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh thyme, chives and lemon wedges (optional)


Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain and return to pan.
  3. Add 1/3 cup of the cheese, thyme, oil, chives and lemon peel; toss to combine.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately with remaining cheese.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedge, if desired.

Notes:

If you are entertaining this summer and need a simple yet elegant pasta dish to serve your guests, this is the one. This dish takes as long to prepare as you cook your pasta. Simply wonderful. Preparation Time: 15 minutes.“Cook Time: 10 minutes.


Recipe Yield: Makes 6 side dish servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 267
Calories from fat: 47
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 132 milligrams
Cholesterol: 7 milligrams
Protein: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams