Spring Linguine with Basil

Ingredients

• 4 tsps extra virgin olive oil
• 9 oz, dry, yields linguine
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsps fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 oz parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsps lemon juice
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add peas to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
2. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta liquid.
3. Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat for 1 minute or until butter melts.
4. Remove from heat; stir in pasta mixture, reserved pasta water, juice, salt, and pepper; toss well.
5. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil and about 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve immediately.
6. Note: based on a recipe from Cooking Light.