Lemon Basil Pasta by Alicia

I made this dish for Tyler and I the other night and it turned out great! It was very light and flavorful, perfect for a night in!

Lemon Basil Pasta

What you need:

1 lb. pasta (any kind really!)

1 can white kidney beans

1 cup basil leaves (fresh)

1/2 lemon

3 Tbs olive oil

salt/pepper to taste

What to do:

1. cook pasta... add beans for the last 2 minutes of cooking time

2. Drain 1/2 of water, keep other half for use later

3. Shred (finely) lemon peel from lemon

4. In a skillet, heat oil and cook grated lemon for 2 minutes until golden in color

5. In a food processor, combine lemon peel, basil, 2 Tb olive oil, juice from lemon half, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper... process until smooth. Add reserved cooking liquid, 1 Tb at a time until desired consistency

6. Toss pasta with dressing and serve!

Serves:4