Penne Pasta With Ginger and Basil

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• ½ pound penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    296 calories; 8 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 44 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 20 milligrams cholesterol; 102 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Bring enough water with salt to a boil and add the penne. Stir, bring to a boil again, stirring. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
2. In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the ginger, shallots and garlic. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, remaining butter, pepper flakes, Parmesan, salt, pepper and basil. Toss well and serve

20 minutes