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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (154g) Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 518
Calories from Fat 119		(23%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.3g	20%
	Saturated Fat 5.3g	26%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 22mg		7%
Sodium 390mg		16%
Potassium 301mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 77.5g		25%
	Dietary Fiber 4.8g	19%
	Sugars 2.5g
Protein 22.7g		45%
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Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta

Recipe #103397 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Sackville
Nov 4, 2004

I made this up one day as an easy lunch. I like penne but you could use just about any type of short pasta or even spaghetti would probably work.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated into a pulp
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Directions

1
Cook the pasta according to the packet directions.
2
Put in a strainer to drain and then use the pot to make the dressing.
3
Heat the olive oil and then throw in the garlic to cook for 15-20 seconds.
4
Put in the lemon juice and then take the pan off the heat.
5
Add in half the parmesan cheese and half the pepper, followed by half the pasta.
6
Stir well.
7
Add in the rest of the pasta, cheese and pepper as well as salt if desired.
8
Mix well again and serve immediately, topping with extra cheese and pepper if you want it.
9
Some chopped parsley or chives over top would be nice as well.

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From: Queen Roachie

On Sep 30, 2009

Used spaghetti and it was hard to judge how much to use, so as a result, this was a touch dry for us and I added some olive oil to fix it. Totally my own fault. I really enjoyed the flavor, and I love the pepper bite this has. I didn't find the lemon too strong... thought it was perfect. I'll try this one again. Thanks for sharing. Extremely easy. Served with garlic cheese bread.

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From: Anme

On Oct 18, 2006

Big hit with my family. EVeryone went back for seconds. Plus this recipe was fast and easy, which makes it even better to me!

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From: Jellyqueen

On Jan 11, 2006

Great recipe. We enjoyed it, but I think next time, I will cut back a little on the lemon. DH loves lemon in sweets, but doesn't like but just a hint of it in his other foods...go figure!!!! Anyway, a recipe I would recommend to anyone.

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From: Charlotte J

On Sep 9, 2005

This was very simple as Leeezah stated and ready as soon as you were done boiling the pasta. I enjoyed the combination of the garlic and lemon juice, it gave the pasta a nice light fresh taste. Thank you for sharing this recipe we'll be using often.

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