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Lemon Basil Pasta Alla Checca


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I have never tried to grow, let alone even tasted, lemon basil before. This year, I decided to chew a small leaf of one when looking for new types of herbs to plant on my patio. It's heavenly!
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Well, I have always adored traditional Pasta Alla Checca but using lemon basil instead of regular sweet basil added a whole new dimension to an already wonderful and healthy pasta dish. You simply must give it a try!

Ingredients:

  • 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 4 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh Parmesan cheese, to taste, finely shredded
  • 1 lb. angel hair pasta

Directions:

Combine tomatoes, garlic, lemon basil and olive oil in a lidded plastic storage container. Stir in salt. Cover and sit at room temperature for two to four hours, gently stirring once or twice.

Cook pasta until "al dente" according to package directions. Drain. Place hot pasta on serving plates, top with sauce, garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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By Deeli from Richland, WA

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May 12, 20120 found this helpful

Lime basil is also very good, and Thai basil is great in Asian dishes. This pasta sounds really good. I will definitely have to try it. You always post great recipes!

 
May 13, 20120 found this helpful

Sounds deelish, Deeli! Now I know why your name suits you so well!

 

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May 14, 20120 found this helpful

Looks like another winner alla Deeli.

 

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