Meals

Basil Pasta with Peas

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Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti or regular spaghetti

• 1/4 cup Country Crock Plant Butter

• Tub with Olive Oil

• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped

• 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, removing and reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining.

2. Melt Country Crock® Plant Butter in large skillet over medium heat and cook garlic 1 minute or until fragrant. Add peas and cook, stirring, until heated through.

3. Add cooked spaghetti, lemon juice and 3/4 to 1 cup reserved cooking water. Add basil; toss. Serve, if desired, with grated Parmesan cheese.