Penne with Lemon and Herb Salad Recipe

Name: Penne with Lemon and Herb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne rigate or fusilli; 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula; 3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 3/4 cup torn basil leaves; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound penne rigate or fusilli
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula
3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup torn basil leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the arugula with the parsley, basil, mint and scallions.
3
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet.
4
Add the garlic and cook over low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
6
Drain the penne and add it to the bowl.
7
Add the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
8
Remove the skillet from the heat, add the butter and let melt.
9
Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then pour the sauce over the penne.
10
Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
11
Serve the pasta at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne rigate or fusilli, 2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, 3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, 3/4 cup torn basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Penne with Lemon and Herb Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Penne with Lemon and Herb Salad

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