Roasted Lemon Pasta

Lemons become sweeter when roasted, and are the key ingredient to this simple--but memorable--pasta sauce with garlic and a touch of basil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large lemons
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat penne

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Wrap lemons in aluminum foil.

Step 3

Place lemons in the preheated oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

While lemons are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.

Step 5

Remove lemons from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove foil, slice each lemon in half, and squeeze roasted lemon pulp into a bowl.

Step 6

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon pulp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta, basil, salt and pepper; toss well. Serve hot.